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
wise wisdom drama
All's well that ends well.
wise wisdom men
The wise man sayth, store is no sore.
wisdom dog
Every dog has its day.
wisdom latin negative-people
Hit the nail on the head.
wisdom looks leap
Look before you leap.
wisdom men shoes
Who waiteth for dead man's shoes will go long barefoot.
wisdom littles ears
Little pitchers have big ears.
wisdom blow wind
It's an ill wind that blows no good.
buy cars efficiency gain light steadily technology trucks
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.
agreement three
Three may keep counsel, if two are away.
john maketh proverbs swallow
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)
bare belong four john legs marriage proverbs
More things belong to marriage than four bare legs in a bed. John Heywood The Proverbs of John Heywood (1546)
bare bed belong four john legs marriage proverbs
More things belong to marriage than four bare legs in a bed. John Heywood The Proverbs of John Heywood (1546)