Great Throughts Treasury

This site is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Alan William Smolowe who gave birth to the creation of this database.

John Heywood

English Poet, Playwright and Collector of Proverbs

"Nothing is impossible to a willing heart."

"Enough is as good as a feast."

"All is well that ends well."

"They do not love that do not show their love."

"Would ye both eat your cake and have your cake? "

"Many hands make light work. "

"Rome was not built in one day. "