To give importance to trifling matters.
JOHN HEYWOODHe that will not whan he may,Whan he would, he shall haue nay.
More John Heywood Quotes
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Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
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All things on earth thus change, some up, some down; Content’s a kingdom, and I wear that crown.
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Thrée maie a kepe counsayle, if two be away.
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Nought venture, nought have. [Nothing ventured, nothing gained.]
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It had need to bee A wylie mouse that should breed in the cats eare.
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It is a poor dog that is not worth the whistling
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When the iron is hot, strike.
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All a green willow, willow, All a green willow is my garland.
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Small pitchers have wyde eares.
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He that will not whan he may,Whan he would, he shall haue nay.
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Many handis make light warke.
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Fieldes have eies and woods have eares.
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Much water goeth by the millThat the miller knoweth not of.
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When all candles are out, all cats are grey, All things are then of one color, as who say. And this proverb faith, for quenching hot desire, Foul water as soon as faire, will quench hot fire.
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Every dog has its day.
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