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Sir Philip Sidney (30 November 1554 – 17 October 1586) was an English poet, courtier and soldier, and is remembered as one of the most prominent figures of the Elizabethan age. His works include Astrophel and Stella, The Defence of Poesy (also known as The Defence of Poetry or An Apology for Poetry ), and The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia .


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Quote Left A true knight is fuller of bravery in the midst, than in the beginning of danger. Quote Right
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Quote Left Oft have I mused, but now at length I find, Why those that die, men say they do depart. Quote Right
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Quote Left Commonly they must use their feet for defense whose only weapon is their tongue. Quote Right
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Quote Left My true-love hath my heart, and I have his, By just exchange, one for the other given: I hold his dear, and mine he cannot miss, There never was a better bargain driven. Quote Right
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Quote Left In forming a judgment, lay your hearts void of foretaken opinions; else, whatsoever is done or said, will be measured by a wrong rule; like them who have jaundice, to whom everything appears yellow. Quote Right
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