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Sir Philip Sidney

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Sir Philip Sidney became one of the Elizabethan Age's most prominent figures. Famous in his day in England as a poet, courtier and soldier, he remains known as the author of Astrophel and Stella (1581, pub. 1591), The Defence of Poetry and The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia (1580, pub. 1590).. Elizabethan era English poet courtier and soldier


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Quote Left Night hath closed all in her cloak, Twinkling stars love-thoughts provoke,... Quote Right
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Quote Left To be ambitious of true honor, of the true glory and perfection of our natures, is the very principle and incentive of virtue. Quote Right
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Quote Left Alexander received more bravery of mind by the pattern of Achilles, than by hearing the definition of fortitude. Quote Right
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Quote Left My true-love hath my heart, and I have his, By just exchange, one for the other given: I hold his dear, and mine he cannot miss, There never was a better bargain driven. Quote Right
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Quote Left The only disadvantage of an honest heart is credulity. Quote Right
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