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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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Famous John Heywood Quotes

“The wise man sayth, store is no sore.”

Men Wisdom Wise Stores

Author:John Heywood

“All's well that ends well.”

Source: The proverbs and epigrams of John Heywood: with an app. of variations

“Better to be happy than wise.”

Happiness Wise

Book:A Dialogue of Proverbs: Edited, with Introd., Commentary, and Indexes. by Rudolph E. Habenicht

Source: A Dialogue of Proverbs: Edited, with Introd., Commentary, and Indexes. by Rudolph E. Habenicht

“Every dog has its day.”

Wisdom Wise Dog

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

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

“Hit the nail on the head.”

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Book:A Dialogue of Proverbs

Source: A Dialogue of Proverbs

“It's an ill wind that blows no good.”

Wisdom Wise Wind Ill Blow

Author:John Heywood

“Little pitchers have big ears.”

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Author:John Heywood

“Look before you leap.”

Looks Wisdom Wise Leap

Author:John Heywood

“Who waiteth for dead man's shoes will go long barefoot.”

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Author:John Heywood

“Good to be merie and wise.”

Wise

Book:The Proverbs of John Heywood: Being the

Source: The Proverbs of John Heywood: Being the