speak softly and carry a big stick

A phrase popularized by US President Theodore Roosevelt that encourages one to attempt peaceful negotiations while also being armed and ready for battle. Because that group is violent and unpredictable, I think you need to speak softly and carry a big stick when you deal with them.

See also: and, big, carry, softly, speak, stick

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Claus	KLOWS	German, Danish
Abdollah	-	Persian
LudvÍK	-	Czech
Vasko	-	Macedonian, Bulgarian
Leda	['li:də]
Idonea	-	English (Archaic)