Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

John Heywood Author

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: Jan 1, 1497
  • Died: Jan 1, 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 works survive.

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Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 quotes from Dave Barry

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We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 thoughts from Winston Churchill

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