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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 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 Then farewell, world; thy uttermost I see; Eternal Love, maintain thy life in me. Quote Right
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Quote Left But words came halting forth, wanting Inventions stayInvention, Natures child, fled step-dame Studys blows...Biting my truant pen, beating myself for spite,Fool, said my Muse to me look in thy heart and write. 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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Quote Left A true knight is fuller of bravery in the midst, than in the beginning of danger. Quote Right
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