...t statesmen foresee that their attempts at a treaty of peace would only generate permanent passions and alliances, which would leave England without a friend in its coming contest with America. Choiseul was, like Pitt, a statesman of consummate ability; but while Pitt overawed by the authoritative grandeur of his designs, the lively and indiscreet Choiseul had the genius of intrigue. He was by nat...