Quote by Daniel Defoe

Pride the first peer and president of hell.

Pride the first peer and president of hell.

Summary

This quote suggests that pride is the foremost and most influential force in the realm of evil or darkness. It implies that pride is associated with being a leader or influencer in the negative aspects of life. The quote may also reference the literary concept of Lucifer, who is often portrayed as the original fallen angel and the leader of the fallen angels in the concept of Hell.

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