Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Charles James Fox Quote “Opinions become dangerous to a state only when persecution makes it necessary for the people to communicate their ideas under the bond of secrecy.” ~ Charles James Fox (1749-1806)Speech, House of Commons, 1797 Speech Ratings and Comments Reply lee, cwmbran s wales 9/8/05 great but what happened to him in 1771 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Charles James Fox quote is found in these categories: Speech quotes About Charles James Fox Bio of Charles James Fox Quotations by Charles James Fox Books by/about Charles James Fox Charles James Fox videos Charles James Fox on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Charles James Fox