Who said "To take up arms against a sea of troubles is noble indeed."?

This quote is attributed to Daniel Defoe.

To take up arms against a sea of troubles is noble indeed. - Daniel Defoe

"To take up arms against a sea of troubles is noble indeed."

Daniel Defoe Perseverance

Novelist Journalist English 1660–1731

"The greatest good is the greatest number."

"All our discontents about what we want appeared to spring from the want of thankfulness for what we have."

"Fear is the greatest obstacle to progress."

"Knowledge is power."

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."