Philip Sidney

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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 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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Quote Left The only disadvantage of an honest heart is credulity. Quote Right
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Quote Left They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts. Quote Right
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Quote Left No sword bites so fiercly as an evil tongue. Quote Right
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Quote Left Alexander received more bravery of mind by the pattern of Achilles, than by hearing the definition of fortitude. Quote Right
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