Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown



Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.

Prov. A person who has a lot of power and prestige also has a lot of responsibilities, and therefore worries more than other people. (From Shakespeare's play, Henry IV, Part II.) Susan began to have trouble sleeping shortly after she was promoted to head of her department. "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown," her friends teased.
See also: crown, head, lie, wear

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ruxandra-Romanian
Ethelbert-English
Nicolinanee-ko-LEE-nahItalian
EdwardED-wərd (English), ED-vahrt (Polish)English, Polish
Cajetan-History
Iosue-Biblical Latin