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Philip Sidney Quotes about Giving

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Some are unwisely liberal, and more delight to give presents than to pay debts.

Some are unwisely liberal, and more delight to give presents than to pay debts.

Philip Sidney
Generosity, Giving, Delight
Sir Philip Sidney, Jane Porter (1807). “Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks”, p.130

Many delight more in giving of presents than in paying their debts.

Philip Sidney
Giving, Delight, Debt

Give tribute, but not oblation, to human wisdom.

Philip Sidney
Appreciation, Giving, Tribute
Sir Philip Sidney (1868). “The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia”, p.368

As well the soldier dieth who standeth still as he that gives the bravest onset.

Philip Sidney
Giving, Soldier, Battle
Sir Philip Sidney, Jane Porter (1807). “Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks”, p.101

There is no dearth of charity in the world in giving, but there is comparatively little exercised in thinking and speaking.

Philip Sidney
Thinking, Giving, World

Who will ever give counsel, if the counsel be judged by the event, and if it be not found wise, shall therefore be thought wicked?

Philip Sidney
Wise, Giving, Advice
Sir Philip Sidney, Jane Porter (1807). “Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks”, p.179

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