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
Leifr-Ancient Scandinavian
HamiltonHAM-il-tənEnglish
Kimberly['kimbəli]
Alfred['æ:frid]
Khadijeh-Persian
Nabu-Near Eastern Mythology