Daniel Defoe warns that fear of danger is ten thousand times scarier than the danger itself. He praises wit as the fertile womb where thoughts are born, needing regular feeding. He also observes that justice often feels like violence against those who offend.
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Daniel Defoe was a journalist from the Kingdom of Great Britain, best known for Robinson Crusoe.
Quick Facts About Daniel Defoe
Born
September 13, 1660
Died
April 24, 1731
Nationality
Kingdom of Great Britain
Profession
Journalist
Notable works
Robinson Crusoe
Known for
Moll Flanders, A Journal of the Plague Year, Robinson Crusoe
Spouse
Mary Tuffley
About Daniel Defoe
He is considered one of the earliest supporters of the English novel and, together with writers such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson, helped make the new literary form popular across Britain.
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