Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 Charles James Fox quotesCharles James Fox QuotesCharles James Fox No human government has a right to enquire into private opinions, to presume that it knows them, or to act on that presumption. Men are the best judges of the consequences of their own opinions, and how far they are likely to influence their actions; and it is most unnatural and tyrannical to say, “as you think, so must you act. I will collect the evidence of your future conduct from what I know to be your opinions.”~ Charles James Fox 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 Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print