Drupada said: "O mighty-armed one, without doubt it will be as you say. Duryodhana will never give up the kingdom through sweet words, and Dhritarashtra, who dotes on his son, will follow him in this. So too, out of weakness, will Bhishma and Drona, and out of folly, Karna and Shakuni. As for Baladeva's counsel, it does not accord with my judgment — though indeed, this is what a man should do first who desires a wise course. But Duryodhana should never be addressed with gentle words. Being evil-minded by nature, I hold that he cannot be won over by gentleness.