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
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No man ought to look a given horse in the mouth. The Proverbs of John Heywood (1546)
given horse john man ought proverbs
No man ought to look a given horse in the mouth. The Proverbs of John Heywood (1546)
patience horse carts
Don't put the cart before the horse.
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It's no use closing the barn door after the horse is gone.
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A short horse is soone currid.
horse men water
A man may well bring a horse to water but he cannot make him drink.
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Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
horse grass
While the grass groweth the horse starveth.
horse grey mares
The grey mare is the better horse.
horse men mouths
No man ought to looke a given horse in the mouth.
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The technology in cars and light trucks has been steadily improving. But what we have done is buy bigger, larger, more powerful, faster-accelerating vehicles, with more onboard amenities -- and all of that efficiency gain has been used up.
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Three may keep counsel, if two are away.
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One swallow maketh not a summer. John Heywood The Proverbs of John Heywood (1546)
john maketh proverbs swallow
One swallow maketh not a summer. John Heywood The Proverbs of John Heywood (1546)