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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

“Reason cannot show itself more reasonable than to cease reasoning on things above reason.”

Reason Shows Cease Reasoning Reasonable

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

Art Reason Eye Evil Blind Preventing

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“Remember always, that man is a creature whose reason is often darkened with error.”

Men Reason Remember Creatures Errors

Book:Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

Source: Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

“Since bodily strength is but a servant to the mind, it were very barbarous and preposterous that force should be made judge over reason.”

Should Mind Made Reason Force Judging Servant Dueling

Book:The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia (The Old Arcadia)

Source: The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia (The Old Arcadia)

“If any sensual weakness arise, we are to yield all our sound forces to the overthrowing of so unnatural a rebellion; wherein how can we want courage, since we are to deal against so feeble an adversary, that in itself is nothing but weakness? Nay, we are to resolve that if reason direct it, we must do it, and if we must do it, we will do it; for to say "I cannot" is childish, and "I will not" is womanish.”

Ifs Want Reason Force Sound Deals Weakness Direct Arise Sensuality Sensual Rebellion Resolve Yield Adversaries Unnatural

Author:Philip Sidney