Daniel Defoe

"Art transcends time and space."

"Science reveals the mysteries of existence."

"Music heals the wounded soul."

"Faith sustains us through trials."

"Justice is the foundation of order."

"The best reliance is to be found in our own exertions."

"Necessity makes an honest man a knave."

"Fear is the darkest room in the human heart."

"All our discontents spring from some comparison with the condition of others."

"The greatest good we can do for others is not just to share our riches, but to reveal theirs."

"Solitude is the best nurse of wisdom."

"Being in debt is like being in a prison of our own making."

"Adventure is worthwhile."

"The natural impossibility of a thing is no argument against its possibility."

"Wonder is the seed of knowledge."

"Trade can confer a greater share of honor than birth."

"Fear is pain arising from the imagination."

"The great advantage of being in the militia is learning how to obey."

"Money is the sinews of action."

"Our happiness depends greatly upon moderation."

"The greatest traitors are those who betray themselves."

"Misery is the effect of weak judgments."

"A good reputation is better than great riches."

"Providence seems to delight in bringing about the impossible."

"The soul is placed in the body like a rough diamond, and must be polished."

"Every man is not fit to be a master of a family."

"Knowledge without practice maketh but a vain philosopher."

"The best way to know God is to love many things."

"Retirement is a refuge, but action is the remedy."

"The greatest wealth is a good name."