Our erected wit maketh us to know what perfection is.
About Philip Sidney
Sir Philip Sidneywas an English poet, courtier, scholar and soldier who is remembered as one of the most prominent figures of the Elizabethan age.
His works include a sonnet sequence, Astrophel and Stella, a treatise, The Defence of Poesyand a pastoral romance, The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia.
More quotes from Philip Sidney
Either I will find a way, or I will make one.
English poet, courtier, diplomat (1554-1586)
The ingredients of health and long life, are great temperance, open air, easy labor, and little care.
English poet, courtier, diplomat (1554-1586)
The only disadvantage of an honest heart is credulity.
English poet, courtier, diplomat (1554-1586)
It is great happiness to be praised of them who are most praiseworthy.
English poet, courtier, diplomat (1554-1586)
It is the nature of the strong heart, that like the palm tree it strives ever upwards when it is most burdened.
English poet, courtier, diplomat (1554-1586)
A true knight is fuller of bravery in the midst, than in the beginning of danger.
English poet, courtier, diplomat (1554-1586)
Our erected wit maketh us to know what perfection is.
English poet, courtier, diplomat (1554-1586)