Quotes by Sir Philip Sidney

Sir Philip Sidney

Sir Philip Sidney

British Author, Courtier

Lived from: 1554 - 1586

Category: Writers (Contemporary) Country: FlagUnited Kingdom

Born: 10 december 1554 Died: 17 october 1586

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  • A popular licence is indeed the many-headed tyrant.
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  • A true knight is fuller of bravery in the midst, than in the beginning of danger.
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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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  • All is but lip-wisdom which wants experience.
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  • Come Sleep! Oh Sleep, the certain knot of peace, the baiting-place of wit, the balm of woe, the poor man's wealth, the prisoner's release, the indifferent judge between the high and low.
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  • Commonly they must use their feet for defense whose only weapon is their tongue.
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  • Either I will find a way, or I will make one.
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  • Fearfulness, contrary to all other vices, maketh a man think the better of another, the worse of himself.
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  • It is great happiness to be praised of them who are most praiseworthy.
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  • It is the nature of the strong heart, that like the palm tree it strives ever upwards when it is most burdened.
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  • Open suspecting of others comes of secretly condemning ourselves.
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  • The only disadvantage of an honest heart is credulity.
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  • Thus, with child to speak, and helpless in my throes, biting my truant pen, beating myself for spite: Fool! said my muse to me, look in thy heart, and write.
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  • To be ambitious of true honor, of the true glory and perfection of our natures, is the very principle and incentive of virtue.
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  • Unlawful desires are punished after the effect of enjoying; but impossible desires are punished in the desire itself.
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  • With a tale, for sooth, he comet unto you; with a tale which holdeth children from play, and old men from the chimney corner.
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What are the most famous quotes from Sir Philip Sidney?

The two most famous quotes from Sir Philip Sidney are:

  • "A popular licence is indeed the many-headed tyrant."
  • "A true knight is fuller of bravery in the midst, than in the beginning of danger."

When did Sir Philip Sidney live?

Sir Philip Sidney was born in 1554 and died in the year 1586.