Definition
It is not possible to make reliable judgments about things or people by considering external appearances alone.
Also Said As
- clothes don't make the man
- the cowl does not make the monk
- all that glitters is not gold
- looks can be deceiving
- appearances are deceptive
- don't just scratch the surface
- anything essential is invisible to the eyes
- one sees clearly only with the heart
Opposite In Meaning
- clothes maketh the man
- fine feathers make fine birds