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Charles Buxton

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Also known as Charles Roden Buxton

English philanthropist and politician (1875-1942)

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Works
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Top works

  • War and the Balkans
  • Ragged Trousered NGOs
  • The development of civil society in Central Asia
  • Slavery And Freedom In The British West Indies
  • Russia After Communism (Thought Bites 2)

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Group
Origin
United States

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Quotes

  • Experience shows that success is due less to ability than to zeal.
  • Concentration alone conquers.
  • Silence is the severest criticism.
  • How strangely easy difficult things are!
  • Success soon palls. The joyous time is, when the breeze first strikes your sails, and the waters rustle under your bows.
  • To make pleasures pleasant, shorten them.

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date of birth
1875-11-27
date of death
1942-12-16
name in native language
Charles Roden Buxton
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