Whatever comes out of despair cannot bear the title of valor, which should be lifted up to such a height that holding… — Philip Sidney Copy Share Image
If any sensual weakness arise, we are to yield all our sound forces to the overthrowing of so unnatural a rebellion; wherein… — Philip Sidney Copy Share Image
Courage ought to be guided by skill, and skill armed by courage. Neither should hardiness darken wit, nor wit cool hardiness. Be… — Philip Sidney Copy Share Image
Alexander received more bravery of mind by the pattern of Achilles, than by hearing the definition of fortitude. — Philip Sidney Copy Share Image
A true knight is fuller of bravery in the midst, than in the beginning of danger. — Philip Sidney Copy Share Image
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… — Philip Sidney Copy Share Image
Whatever comes out of despair cannot bear the title of valor, which should be lifted up to such a height that holding all things… — Philip Sidney Copy Share Image
To be ambitious of true honor and of the real glory and perfection of our nature is the very principle and incentive of virtue;… — Philip Sidney Copy Share Image
He travels safe and not unpleasantly who is guarded by poverty and guided by love. — Philip Sidney Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
“Stella, the only planet of my light, Light of my life, and life of my desire, Chief good, whereto my hope doth only aspire,… — Philip Sidney Copy Share Image
Confidence in one's self is the chief nurse of magnanimity, which confidence, notwithstanding, doth not leave the care of necessary furniture for it; and… — Philip Sidney Copy Share Image
