He would not let himself be 'persuaded' into buying the more expensive stereo.
He 'persuaded' himself that he had made the right choice.
He 'persuaded' his friend to go back to school.
(..) Everything is sewn up. This is Sir Charles Phantom, the famous Pink Litton, who stole the- What did you say? He was going to kill us. If you can persuade him to change his mind- You're joking, of course? No. You're going to kill me as well? With pleasure. Is there anything I can do that will (..)1975 The Return of the Pink Panther