What did Philip Sidney mean by: Fear is far more painful to cowardice than death to true courage. Philip Sidney Poet and courtier · England Copy
Reason cannot show itself more reasonable than to cease reasoning on things above reason. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Philip Sidney, Humility, Limitation, Rationality, 0 Philip Sidney Poet and courtier · England
A true knight is fuller of bravery in the midst, than in the beginning of danger. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Philip Sidney, Bravery, Danger, 0 Philip Sidney Poet and courtier · England
In the clear mind of virtue treason can find no hiding-place. Read explanation Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Philip Sidney, Mind, Treason, Virtue, 0 Philip Sidney Poet and courtier · England
I am no herald to inquire into men’s pedigree; it sufficeth me if I know their virtues. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Philip Sidney, Equality, Recognition, Virtue, 0 Philip Sidney Poet and courtier · England
Every base occupation makes one sharp in its practice, and dull in every other. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Philip Sidney, Expertise, Limitations, Specialization, 0 Philip Sidney Poet and courtier · England
Ambition thinks no face so beautiful as that which looks from under a crown. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Philip Sidney, Ambition, Beauty, Power, 0 Philip Sidney Poet and courtier · England
Some are unwisely liberal, and more delight to give presents than to pay debts. Read explanation Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Philip Sidney, Debt, Generosity, Priorities, 0 Philip Sidney Poet and courtier · England
The best legacy I can leave my children is free speech, and the example of using it. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Philip Sidney, Example, Free Speech, Legacy, 0 Philip Sidney Poet and courtier · England
Art must make you laugh a little and make you a little afraid. Anything as long as it doesn’t bore. Jean Dubuffet Artist · France
I only fear the death of others. For me, true death is that of the people I love Jean Cocteau Artist · France
The fear of old age disturbs us, yet we are not certain of becoming old. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
