“The rolling stone never gathereth mosse.”
Quote by John Heywood
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The Proverbs, Epigrams, and Miscellanies of John Heywood ...
This book compiles a variety of short, pithy sayings and reflections attributed to John Heywood, showcasing his wit and wisdom on various subjects. more
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John Heywood
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. more
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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
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“Who is wurs shod, than the shoemakers wyfe,With shops full of shoes all hir lyfe?”
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“There is no fyre without some smoke.”
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“All is fish that comth to net.”
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