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For the uttering sweetly and properly the conceit of the mind, English hath it equally with any other tongue in the world.

Philip Sidney

Laws are not made like lime-twigs or nets, to catch everything that toucheth them; but rather like sea-marks, to guide from shipwreck the ignorant passenger.

Philip Sidney

There is a certain delicacy which in yielding conquers; and with a pitiful look makes one find cause to crave help one's self.

Philip Sidney

Those lovers scorn whom that love doth possess?
Do they call virtue there ungratefulness?

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Alexander received more bravery of mind by the pattern of Achilles, than by hearing the definition of fortitude.

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A brave captain is as a root, out of which, as branches, the courage of his soldiers doth spring.

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It is a lively spark of nobleness to descend in most favour to one when he is lowest in affliction

Philip Sidney

Philip Sidney

Philip Sidney

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Born: November 30, 1554

Died: October 17, 1586 (aged 31)

Bio: Sir Philip Sidney was an English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier, who is remembered as one of the most prominent figures of the Elizabethan age.

Known for:

Astrophel and Stella
An Apology for Poetry
The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia
The major works
An Apologie for Poetrie

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