Charles Buxton Quotes

A collection of quotes by Charles Buxton.

Charles Buxton (1823-1871) was a British politician, writer, and philanthropist. He came from a prominent political family and was known for his progressive views and commitment to social reforms. Buxton served as a Member of Parliament, advocating for issues such as prison reform, education, and women's suffrage. He was also a travel writer, and his travelogue "Sketches and Studies of Travel" gained him recognition as a talented writer. Additionally, Buxton actively contributed to various philanthropic causes, supporting organizations dedicated to poverty alleviation, temperance, and the abolition of slavery.

In life, as in chess, forethought wins.

In life, as in chess, forethought wins.

Charles Buxton

Fate & Destiny

You must never find time for anything. If you want time you

You must never find time for anything. If you want time you must make it.

Charles Buxton

Time

The first duty to children is to make them happy, If you hav

The first duty to children is to make them happy, If you have not made them so, you have wronged them, No other good they may get can make up for that.

Charles Buxton

Children

The rule in carving holds good as to criticism; never cut wi

The rule in carving holds good as to criticism; never cut with a knife what you can cut with a spoon.

Charles Buxton

Criticism

To make pleasures pleasant shorten them.

To make pleasures pleasant shorten them.

Charles Buxton

Pleasure

Self-laudation abounds among the unpolished, but nothing can

Self-laudation abounds among the unpolished, but nothing can stamp a man more sharply as ill-bred.

Charles Buxton

Criticism

Experience shows that success is due less to ability than to

Experience shows that success is due less to ability than to zeal. The winner is he who gives himself to his work body and soul.

Charles Buxton

Enthusiasm