Daniel Defoe quotes
Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and trader, most famous for his novel "Robinson Crusoe." His works laid the foundations for the modern English novel and explored themes such as adventure, society, and human resilience. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of realistic fiction and a significant figure in literary history. Here are 59 of his quotes:
I learned to look more upon the bright side of my condition, and less upon the dark side, and to consider what I enjoyed, rather than what I wanted : and this gave me sometimes such secret comforts, that I cannot express them ; and which I take notice of here, to put those discontented people in mind of it, who cannot enjoy comfortably what God has given them, because they see and covet something that he has not given them. All our discontents about what we want appeared to me to spring from the want of thankfulness for what we have.
Daniel Defoe
For I cannot think that God Almighty ever made them so delicate, so glorious creatures; and furnished them with such charms, so agreeable and so delightful to mankind; with souls capable of the same accomplishments with men: and all, to be only Stewards of our Houses, Cooks, and Slaves.
Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe
Occupation: English Journalist
Born: September 13, 1660
Died: April 24, 1731
Quotes count: 59
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