“One of the ill effects of cruelty is that it makes the bystanders cruel.”
Quote by Sir Fowell Buxton, 1st Baronet
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Sir Fowell Buxton, 1st Baronet
Sir Fowell Buxton, 1st Baronet, was a distinguished English member of Parliament recognized for his contributions to social reform and his endeavors to enhance the living conditions of the impoverished. Born on April 1, 1786, and deceased on February 19, 1845, Buxton was a key figure in the reform of the Poor Laws and the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. more
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