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Daniel Defoe Quotes


An English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who gained fame for his novel Robinson Crusoe.
Daniel Defoe (ca. 1659-1661 – 24 April 1731), born Daniel Foe, was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who gained fame for his novel Robinson Crusoe. Defoe is notable for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularise the form in Britain and is among the founders of the English novel. A prolific and versatile writer, he wrote more than 500 books, pamphlets and journals on various topics (including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology and the supernatural). He was also a pioneer of economic journalism.

Here are some famous quotes by Daniel Defoe.

Middle age is youth without its levity And age without decay.

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It is better to have a lion at the head of an army of sheep than a sheep at the head of an army of lions.

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Whenever God erects a house of prayer The devil always builds a chapel there; And 'twill be found upon examination The latter has the largest congregation.