Alleyne FitzHerbert, 1st Baron St Helens Quotes

United Kingdom, Diplomat
March 1, 1753 – February, 19, 1839.

Alleyne FitzHerbert, 1st Baron St Helens, PC was a British diplomat. He was Minister Plenipotentiary to Russia from 1783 to 1788, appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland and a member of the Privy Council (Great Britain & Ireland) in 1787, serving in the former position until 1789. He was Minister plenipotentiary to Spain from 1790 to 1794.

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