“The rule in carving holds good as to criticism; never cut with a knife what you can cut with a spoon.”
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APA
“The rule in carving holds good as to criticism; never cut with a knife what you can cut with a spoon.” [Quotation attributed to Charles Buxton]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/12173-the-rule-in-carving-holds-good-as-to/
MLA
“The rule in carving holds good as to criticism; never cut with a knife what you can cut with a spoon.” Attributed to Charles Buxton. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/12173-the-rule-in-carving-holds-good-as-to/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
Chicago
“The rule in carving holds good as to criticism; never cut with a knife what you can cut with a spoon.” Attributed to Charles Buxton. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/12173-the-rule-in-carving-holds-good-as-to/.