In life, as in Chess, ones own Pawns block ones way. A mans very wealth, ease, leisure, children, books, which should help him to win, more often checkmate him — Charles Buxton Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
You will never find time for anything. If you want the time, you must make it. — Charles Buxton Copy Share Image
Success soon palls. The joyous time is when the breeze first strikes your sails, and the waters rustle under your bows. — Charles Buxton Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
You must never find time for anything. If you want time you must make it. — Charles Buxton Copy Share Image
Indulge in procrastination, and in time yon will come to this, that because a thing ought to be done, therefore you can't do it. — Charles Buxton Copy Share Image
The first duty to children is to make them happy. If you have not made them so, you have wronged them. No other good… — Charles Buxton Copy Share Image
The fact is - nothing comes, at least nothing good. All has to be fetched. — Charles Buxton Copy Share Image
