Quote#War
As to War I can only say that my opinion is clearly that it will not…
Quote byCharles James Fox · 1749–1806
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Letter to Lord Lauderdale (18 November 1802), quoted in L. G. Mitchell, Charles James Fox (1997), p. 177.
English (original)
As to War I can only say that my opinion is clearly that it will not be. I can tell you my reasons for this opinion in two sentences. 1st. I am sure that Bonaparte will do everything that he can to avoid it. 2nd. that, low as my opinion is of our Ministry, I cannot believe them quite so foolish as to force him to it, without one motive either of ambition or interest to incite them.
— Charles James Fox
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