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John Heywood (1497-1580) was an influential English writer, playwright, and poet during the Renaissance. His extensive works, including plays, poetry, and prose, have had a profound impact on British literature.

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“Thrée maie a kepe counsayle, if two be away.”

Ifs Two

Book:The Proverbs and Epigrams of John Heywood (A.D. 1562): Reprinted from the Original (1562) Edition, and Collated with the Second (1566) Edition; with an Appendix of Variations

Source: The Proverbs and Epigrams of John Heywood (A.D. 1562): Reprinted from the Original (1562) Edition, and Collated with the Second (1566) Edition; with an Appendix of Variations

“If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will grow vigorous and happy, however adverse your circumstances may seem to be.”

“Let the world slide, let the world go; A fig for care, and a fig for woe! If I can't pay, why I can owe, And death makes equal the high and low.”

Ifs World I Can Care Death Pay Equal Lows Woe Slides Figs Highs And Lows

Author:John Heywood

“Three may keep counsel, if two be away.”

Ifs May Two Three Advice

Book:The Proverbs, Epigrams, and Miscellanies of John Heywood ...

Source: The Proverbs, Epigrams, and Miscellanies of John Heywood ...

“If nothing is ventured, nothing is gained.”

Ifs Life Changing

Author:John Heywood