Philip Sidney Quotes


You will never live to my age without you keep yourselves in breath with exercise, and in heart with joyfulness.


Citations

Sidney, Philip. The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia. Edited by Maurice Evans, Penguin Books, 1977.

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Philip Sidney
Philip Sidney
  • Born: November 30, 1554
  • Died: October 17, 1586
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Soldier

Sir Philip Sidney was an English poet, courtier, scholar and soldier who is remembered as one of the most prominent figures of the Elizabethan age. His works include Astrophel and Stella, The Defence of Poesy (also known as The Defence of Poetry or An Apology for Poetry) and The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia.