Daniel Defoe

English writer

No shoots, says Friday, no yet, me shoot now, me no kill; me stay, give you one more laugh.More Daniel Defoe quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

He that is rich is wise.More Daniel Defoe quotes [01/01/2000 12:01:00]

The Dutch must be understood as they really are, the Middle Persons in Trade, the Factors and Brokers of Europe... they buy to sell again, take in to send out again, and the greatest Part of their vast Commerce consists in being supply'd from All Parts of the World, that they may supply All th World Again.More Daniel Defoe quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

Wealth, howsoever got, in England makes lords of mechanics, gentlemen of rakes; Antiquity and birth are needless here; 'Tis impudence and money makes a peer.More Daniel Defoe quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

An Englishman will fairly drink as much As will maintain two families of Dutch.More Daniel Defoe quotes [01/01/2000 12:01:00]

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