Who said "The pursuit of happiness is the engine of civilization."?

This quote is attributed to Daniel Defoe.

The pursuit of happiness is the engine of civilization. - Daniel Defoe

"The pursuit of happiness is the engine of civilization."

Daniel Defoe Happiness

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."

"Babalú!"

"My greatest joy is making people smile."

"Laughter and love make a home."

"The best things in life are free."