uneasy lies the head that wears a crown

== English == === Alternative forms === heavy lies the crown heavy is the head that wears the crown === Etymology === From Henry IV, Part 2. === Proverb === uneasy lies the head that wears a crown A person of high rank or status has more problems than those of lower rank. === See also === it's lonely at the top the bigger they are, the harder they fall the highest branch is not the safest roost === References ===