He makes a beggar first that first relieves him; Not us’rers make more beggars where they live Than charitable men that use to give.
JOHN HEYWOODNought venture, nought have. [Nothing ventured, nothing gained.]
More John Heywood Quotes
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To give importance to trifling matters.
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When the iron is hot, strike.
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Much water goeth by the millThat the miller knoweth not of.
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Make hay while the sun shines.
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Small pitchers have wyde eares.
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Thrée maie a kepe counsayle, if two be away.
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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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All things on earth thus change, some up, some down; Content’s a kingdom, and I wear that crown.
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All a green willow, willow, All a green willow is my garland.
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It had need to bee A wylie mouse that should breed in the cats eare.
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He that will not whan he may,Whan he would, he shall haue nay.
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Fieldes have eies and woods have eares.
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A cat may looke on a King.
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Feed by measure, and defy the physician.
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Every dog has its day.
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