Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?

Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?

To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by read more

To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by measure.]

The best mirrour is an old friend.

The best mirrour is an old friend.

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

In a long journey straw waighs.

In a long journey straw waighs.

Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.

Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.

Much matter decocted into few words.

Much matter decocted into few words.

The point is plain as a pike staff.

The point is plain as a pike staff.

Man's extremity is God's opportunity.

Man's extremity is God's opportunity.