“What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.”
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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, Epigrams, and Miscellanies of John Heywood ...
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