Alleyne FitzHerbert, 1st Baron St Helens Born : March 1, 1753 Died : February 19, 1839 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Alleyne FitzHerbert, 1st Baron St Helens When dealing with Canadians, it is advantageous to seem to be negotiating from a position of weakness, for when faced with an abject opponent, they become concession-happy and will accede to almost anything. Alleyne FitzHerbert, 1st Baron St Helens opponents weakness politics