Extended Reading

Robinson Crusoe quotes

  • [mourning the loss of Crusoe's dog, Skipper]

    Man Friday: Skipper go to Crusoe's God?

    Robinson Crusoe: No. Dogs don't have mortal souls. Only men have mortal souls.

    Man Friday: Too bad. Good dog.

  • [first lines]

    Daniel Defoe: I am a journalist Robert, I assure you. I have very little interest in your flights of fancy.

    Robert: You Daniel Defoe are a writer. It's your destiny as such to bring this remarkable man's story, a story of intense struggle, extraordinary friendship, and undying love to the world.