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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

“There is no dearth of charity in the world in giving, but there is comparatively little exercised in thinking and speaking.”

Thinking World Giving Littles Charity

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“The general goodness, which is nourished in noble hearts makes every one think that strength of virtue to be in another whereof they find assured foundation in themselves.”

Thinking Heart Virtue Goodness Foundation Noble Assured Credulity

Book:Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

Source: Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

“Ambition thinks no face so beautiful as that which looks from under a crown.”

Thinking Looks Beautiful Faces Ambition Crowns

Book:Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

Source: Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

“A dull head thinks of no better way to show himself wise, than by suspecting everything in his way.”

Thinking Way Shows Wise Dull Suspicion Better Ways

Book:The Countess of Pembrokes' Arcadia ... With Notes and Introductory Essay by Hain Friswell, Etc

Source: The Countess of Pembrokes' Arcadia ... With Notes and Introductory Essay by Hain Friswell, Etc

“Thinking nurseth thinking.”

Book:Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

Source: Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

“Fearfulness, contrary to all other vices, maketh a man think the better of another, the worse of himself.”

Thinking Men Past Fear Vices Contrary

Book:Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

Source: Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks