What did Philip Sidney mean by: With how sad steps, O moon, thou climb’st the skies! How silently, and with how wan a face! Philip Sidney Poet and courtier · England Copy
A fair woman shall not only command without authority but persuade without speaking. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Philip Sidney, Communication, Influence, Power, 0 Philip Sidney Poet and courtier · England
Remember always, that man is a creature whose reason is often darkened with error. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Philip Sidney, Error, Humanity, Reason, 0 Philip Sidney Poet and courtier · England
Great captains do never use long orations when it comes to the point of execution. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Philip Sidney, Action, Efficiency, Leadership, 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
It is a great happiness to be praised of them that are most praise-worthy. Read explanation Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Philip Sidney, Happiness, Praise, Worthiness, 0 Philip Sidney Poet and courtier · England
Many delight more in giving of presents than in paying their debts. Read explanation Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Philip Sidney, Generosity, Obligation, Pleasure, 0 Philip Sidney Poet and courtier · England
Solitude, the sly enemy that doth separate a man from well-doing. Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Philip Sidney, Isolation, Temptation, Virtue, 0 Philip Sidney Poet and courtier · England
Doing good is the only certainly happy action of a man’s life. Read explanation Author, December 23, 2023January 1, 2025, Philip Sidney, Action, Altruism, Happiness, 0 Philip Sidney Poet and courtier · England
Art produces ugly things which frequently become beautiful with time. Read explanation Jean Cocteau Artist · France
I just love the world around me and wanted my audience to love and appreciate it too. Jean Craighead George
