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Philip Sidney, born on November 30, 1554, and died on October 17, 1586, was a prominent poet, playwright, and critic during the English Renaissance. His works are renowned for their elegant style and profound thought, leaving a lasting impact on literature.

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Famous Philip Sidney Quotes

“Nothing has a letter effect upon children than praise.”

Children Effects Letters Praise

Author:Philip Sidney

“Liking is not always the child of beauty; but whatsoever is liked, to the liker is beautiful.”

Children Beautiful Beauty

Book:Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

Source: Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

“The best legacy I can leave my children is free speech, and the example of using it.”

Children I Can Example Speech Legacy My Children Free Speech

Author:Philip Sidney

“With a tale, forsooth, he cometh unto you; with a tale which holdeth children from play, and old men from the chimney corner.”

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“But words came halting forth, wanting Invention's stay; Invention, Nature's child, fled stepdame Study's blows; And others' feet still seemed but strangers in my way. Thus, great with child to speak, and helpless in my throes, Biting my truant pen, beating myself for spite: "Fool," said my Muse to me, "look in thy heart, and write.”

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Author:Philip Sidney