"The leopard cannot change its spots" suggests that people's fundamental character traits are unchangeable, particularly negative ones.
The leopard cannot change its spots means people act according to their character.
| Proverb | The leopard cannot change its spots. |
|---|---|
| Definition | People act according to their character. (Usually said of 'bad' people acting badly.) |
| Note | A leopard is a big cat that kills other animals. |
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