Sir Philip SidneyThinkers

Bravery is quiet, undemonstrative.

Comedy is an imitation of the common errors of our life.

Contemplation is but a glorious title to idleness.

Courage ought to be guided by skill, and skill armed by courage.

Courage is nearer beastliness than manhood when without discipline.

Fear is far more painful to cowardice than death to true courage.

Friendship is made fast by interwoven benefits.

Happiness is a sunbeam, which may pass through a thousand bosoms without losing a particle of its original ray.

The Moon climbs the skies with a wan face and sad step.

Self-confidence is the chief nurse of magnanimity.

Self-love is better than any gilding to make that seem gorgeous wherein ourselves be parties.