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

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

I had rather ride on an asse that carries me, then a horse that
throwes me.

I had rather ride on an asse that carries me, then a horse that
throwes me.

Good workemen are seldome rich.

Good workemen are seldome rich.

It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.

It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.

Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.

The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.

The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.

He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it.

He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it.

The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.

The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.