Who said "To inspire is to ignite the divine spark in another."?

This quote is attributed to Daniel Defoe.

To inspire is to ignite the divine spark in another. - Daniel Defoe

"To inspire is to ignite the divine spark in another."

Daniel Defoe Inspiration

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."

"The best part of living is knowing you survived."

"The world needs heroes."

"Life is too short to live poorly."

"I'd rather be an optimist and be wrong than a pessimist and be right"