Who said "Retirement is a refuge, but action is the remedy."?

This quote is attributed to Daniel Defoe.

Retirement is a refuge, but action is the remedy. - Daniel Defoe

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

Daniel Defoe Motivation

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."

"I believe in working hard for what you want."

"Never underestimate the power of determination."

"I don't need a reason to fight."

"The most important thing is the mission. Nothing else matters."