1554-1586, British Author, Courtier
A true knight is fuller of bravery in the midst, than in the beginning of danger.
Sir Philip Sidney – [Courage]
Alexander received more bravery of mind by the pattern of Achilles, than by hearing the definition of fortitude.
Sir Philip Sidney – [Guidance]
All is but lip-wisdom which wants experience.
Sir Philip Sidney – [Experience]
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.
Sir Philip Sidney – [Sleep]
Commonly they must use their feet for defense whose only weapon is their tongue.
Sir Philip Sidney – [Conflict]
Either I will find a way, or I will make one.
Sir Philip Sidney – [Resolution]
Fearfulness, contrary to all other vices, maketh a man think the better of another, the worse of himself.
Sir Philip Sidney – [Past]
It is great happiness to be praised of them who are most praiseworthy.
Sir Philip Sidney – [Praise]
It is the nature of the strong heart, that like the palm tree it strives ever upwards when it is most burdened.
Sir Philip Sidney – [Endurance]
Open suspecting of others comes of secretly condemning ourselves.
Sir Philip Sidney – [Suspicion]
The ingredients of health and long life, are great temperance, open air, easy labor, and little care.
Sir Philip Sidney – [Health]
The only disadvantage of an honest heart is credulity.
Sir Philip Sidney – [Credulity]
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.
Sir Philip Sidney – [Writers and Writing]
To be ambitious of true honor, of the true glory and perfection of our natures, is the very principle and incentive of virtue.
Sir Philip Sidney – [Ambition]
With a tale, for sooth, he comet unto you; with a tale which holdeth children from play, and old men from the chimney corner.
Sir Philip Sidney – [Anecdotes]