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Philip Sidney Quotes

Biography: Philip Sidney is known for being an English poet, courtier, and soldie... more Biography: Philip Sidney is known for being an English poet, courtier, and soldier. Born on November 30, 1554, Sidney was a prominent figure in the Elizabethan era, recognized for his works such as the sonnet sequence "Astrophel and Stella" and the pastoral romance "The Arcadia." His literary contributions and chivalric ideals left a lasting impact on English literature. less
"Either I will find a way, or I will make one""Fool, said my muse to me, look in thy heart and write""Philosophy is the love of wisdom and wisdom is the knowledge of things which are divine and human ""The ingredients of health and long life are great temperance ""Each virtue is a vice if it proceeds from a false end ""Lord, with what care hast Thou begirt us round ""Common sense should always be in great quantity, compared with the rest of one's intellectual stores""In forming an opinion, lay your reason open to all who think they have judgment""The only disadvantage of an honest heart is credulity""They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts"
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