I have often thought of it as one of the most barbarous customs in the world, considering us as a civilized and a Christian country, that we deny the advantages of learning to women. -Daniel Defoe Learning
The soul is placed in the body like a rough diamond, and must be polished, or the luster of it will never appear. -Daniel Defoe Brainy
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. -Daniel Defoe Leadership
All our discontents about what we want appeared to spring from the want of thankfulness for what we have. -Daniel Defoe Thankful
