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
gone might
Might have gone further and have fared worse.
stones rolling rolling-stones
The rolling stone never gathereth mosse.
clothes suits tailors
Tis not the robe or garment I affect; For who would marry with a suit of clothes?
horse
A short horse is soone currid.
wise wisdom men
The wise man sayth, store is no sore.
stills
The still sowe eats up all the draffe.
shots bolts
A fooles bolt is soone shot.
pleasure thee
Follow pleasure, and then will pleasure flee, Flee pleasure, and pleasure will follow thee.
giving matter importance
To give importance to trifling matters.
proud
Every cocke is proud on his owne dunghill.
light
Many handis make light warke.
prudence
It is good the have a hatch before the durre.
wit
So many heads so many wits.
moon green cheese
The moon is made of a green cheese.