Quote#God & Faith
Praie and shifte eche one for him selfe, as he can
Quote byJohn Heywood · 1497–1580
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Proverbs (1546), Pray and shift each one for himself, as he can. Every man for himself, and God for us all..
English (original)
Praie and shifte eche one for him selfe, as he can. Euery man for him selfe, and god for us all.
— John Heywood
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