Who said “In life, as in chess, forethought wins.”?

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It's credited to Charles Buxton, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

What the research foundNo reliable early source found for Charles Buxton.

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APA

“In life, as in chess, forethought wins.” [Quotation attributed to Charles Buxton]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3515-in-life-as-in-chess-forethought-wins/

MLA

“In life, as in chess, forethought wins.” Attributed to Charles Buxton. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3515-in-life-as-in-chess-forethought-wins/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“In life, as in chess, forethought wins.” Attributed to Charles Buxton. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3515-in-life-as-in-chess-forethought-wins/.