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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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“There is no man suddenly either excellently good or extremely evil, but grows either as he holds himself up in virtue or lets himself slide to viciousness.”

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Book:Delphi Complete Works of Sir Philip Sidney (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Sir Philip Sidney (Illustrated)

“To the disgrace of men it is seen that there are women both more wise to judge what evil is expected, and more constant to bear it when it happens.”

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Book:Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

Source: Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

“Reason! how many eyes hast thou to see evils, and how dim, nay, blind, thou art in preventing them.”

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“There is nothing evil but what is within us; the rest is either natural or accidental.”

Book:Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

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“When it shall please God to bring thee to man's estate, use great providence and circumspection in choosing thy wife. For from thence will spring all thy future good or evil; and it is an action of life, like unto a stratagem of war; wherein a man can err but once!”

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Author:Philip Sidney