Charles James Fox

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Charles James Fox (13 January 1749–13 September 1806) was a British Whig politician most noted for his support of the American and French Revolutions.

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  • All political power is a trust.
    • Speech in 1788
  • He that is conscious of guilt cannot bear the innocence of others: So they will try to reduce all others to their own level.
  • How much the greatest event it is that ever happened in the world! And how much the best!
  • Kings govern by means of popular assemblies only when they cannot do without them.
  • The worst of revolutions is a restoration.

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