Chess Forethought Quotes by Charles Buxton

In one family, every little plan or question is discussed amid bickering and irritation. In another, without the least effort, every discussion goes on…

— Charles Buxton

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

— Charles Buxton

Proverbs are potted wisdom.

— Charles Buxton

Pounds are the sons, not of pounds, but of pence.

— Charles Buxton

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

— Charles Buxton

A successful career has been full of blunders.

— Charles Buxton

Few things are more bitter than to feel bitter.

— Charles Buxton

Success soon palls. The joyous time is when the breeze first strikes your sails, and the waters rustle under your bows.

— Charles Buxton

To make pleasures pleasant shortens them.

— Charles Buxton

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

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

— Charles Buxton

Silence is sometimes the severest criticism.

— Charles Buxton