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About John Heywood

John Heywood was English writer (c. 1497 – c. 1580). John Heywood was 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. Read more on Wikipedia →

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“If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will grow vigorous and happy, however adverse your circumstances may seem t...”
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“A hard beginning maketh a good ending.”
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“Wedding is destiny, and hanging likewise.”
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“I know on which side my bread is buttered.”
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“Better is half a loaf than no bread.”
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