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Quote by Daniel Defoe

“Great families of yesterday we show, And lords, whose parents were the Lord knows who.”

Quote by Daniel Defoe

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Daniel Defoe, an English writer born on September 13, 1660, and died on April 24, 1731. His works covered a wide range of genres, including adventure novels, political satire, and philosophical thinking, with his most famous work being 'Robinson Crusoe'. Defoe's works have had a profound impact on literature. more

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