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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

“Who doth desire that chaste his wife should be, first be he true, for truth doth truth deserve.”

Should Firsts Desire Wife Deserve Chastity Chaste

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

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

“Courage ought to be guided by skill, and skill armed by courage. Neither should hardiness darken wit, nor wit cool hardiness. Be valiant as men despising death, but confident as unwonted to be overcome.”

Men Should Courage Ought Skills Overcoming Wit Valiant Hardiness

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)

“Like the air-invested heron, great persons should conduct themselves; and the higher they be, the less they should show.”

Should Persons Shows Air Greatness Higher Great Person Herons

Author:Philip Sidney

“Whatever comes out of despair cannot bear the title of valor, which should be lifted up to such a height that holding all things under itself, it should be able to maintain its greatness, even in the midst of miseries.”

Should Able Greatness Bears Despair All Things Misery Titles Height Midst Valor

Book:Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

Source: Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

“The end of all knowledge should be in virtuous action.”

Should Ends Action Knowledge Virtuous

Author:Philip Sidney