Who Coined The Phrase He Who Laughs Last Laughs Best?
Who Coined The Phrase He Who Laughs Last Laughs Best? Background: Like so many, this proverb has been traced to John Heywood’s 1546 book of proverbs, the second collection he edited on the subject. Many variations exist including ‘a last laugh is the best laugh’, he who laughs last, laughs longest, he who weeps least,