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John Heywood (1497-1580) was an English writer known for his plays, poems, and collection of proverbs. He was born in or near London, but fled to Europe to avoid religious persecution for his Catholic faith and is believed to have died in Mechelen, Belgium. His son was the poet and translator Jasper Heywood..

"Three may keep counsel, if two are away."

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"The loss of wealth is loss of dirt, as sages in all times assert; The happy man's without a shirt."

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"Nothing is impossible to a willing heart."

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"A hard beginning maketh a good ending."

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"Many hands make light work."

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"Wedding is destiny, and hanging likewise."

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"Would yee both eat your cake, and have your cake?"

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