Let the world wagge, and take mine ease in myne Inne.
JOHN HEYWOODHe makes a beggar first that first relieves him; Not us’rers make more beggars where they live Than charitable men that use to give.
More John Heywood Quotes
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Many handis make light warke.
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A cat may looke on a King.
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Nought venture, nought have. [Nothing ventured, nothing gained.]
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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.
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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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Thrée maie a kepe counsayle, if two be away.
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This wonder (as wonders last) lasted nine daies.
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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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All a green willow, willow, All a green willow is my garland.
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To give importance to trifling matters.
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The more the merrier.
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All things on earth thus change, some up, some down; Content’s a kingdom, and I wear that crown.
JOHN HEYWOOD