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Buxton, Charles -- Notes of Thought (1873)

Dave — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 01:39:35 +0000

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

Charles Buxton (1823-1871) English brewer, philanthropist, writer, politician
Notes of Thought (1873)

Buxton, Charles -- Notes of Thought #560 (1873)

Dave — Tue, 05 May 2015 13:54:36 +0000

Bad temper is its own scourge. Few things are bitterer than to feel bitter. A man’s venom poisons himself more than his victim.

Charles Buxton (1823-1871) English brewer, philanthropist, writer, politician
Notes of Thought #560 (1873)
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Buxton, Charles -- Notes of Thought, #458 (1873)

Dave — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 18:44:47 +0000

I once met a man who had forgiven an injury. I hope some day to meet the man who has forgiven an insult.

Charles Buxton (1823-1871) English brewer, philanthropist, writer, politician
Notes of Thought, #458 (1873)
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Buxton, Charles -- Notes of Thought, #482 (1873)

Dave — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 21:38:16 +0000

A successful career has been full of great blunders.

Charles Buxton (1823-1871) English brewer, philanthropist, writer, politician
Notes of Thought, #482 (1873)
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Buxton, Charles -- Notes of Thought, #488 (1873)

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

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

Charles Buxton (1823-1871) English brewer, philanthropist, writer, politician
Notes of Thought, #488 (1873)
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