John Heywood
John Heywood
John Heywoodwas an English writer known for his plays, poems, and collection of proverbs. Although he is best known as a playwright, he was also active as a musician and composer, though no musical works survive...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionDramatist
risk venture
Nought venture, nought have. [Nothing ventured, nothing gained.]
children
Children and fooles cannot lye.
He must needes go that the dyvell dryveth.
hay
When the sunne shineth, make hay.
cat fishes wet
The cat would eate fish, and would not wet her feete.
wisdom dog
Every dog has its day.
wisdom latin negative-people
Hit the nail on the head.
pitcher
Small pitchers have wyde eares.
should begging beggar
Beggars should be no choosers.
may
He that will not whan he may,Whan he would, he shall haue nay.
flesh bones
It will not out of the flesh that is bred in the bone.
inspirational motivational business
A hard beginning maketh a good ending.
birthday cake many-hands
Would ye both eat your cake and have your cake?
opportunity iron hot
When the iron is hot, strike.