So, then, the best of the historian is subject to the poet; for whatsoever action or faction, whatsoever counsel, policy, or war-stratagem the historian is bound to recite, that may the poet, if he list, with his imitation make his own, beautifying it both for further teaching and more delighting, as it pleaseth him; having all, from Danteโs Heaven to his Hell, under the authority of his pen.
Philip SidneyAmbition, like love, can abide no lingering; and ever urgeth on his own successes, hating nothing but what may stop them.
Philip SidneyThere is no dearth of charity in the world in giving, but there is comparatively little exercised in thinking and speaking.
Philip SidneyThe general goodness, which is nourished in noble hearts makes every one think that strength of virtue to be in another whereof they find assured foundation in themselves.
Philip Sidney