All that Glitters Is not Gold
all that glitters is not gold
This proverb means that all things are not what they seem to be. We should not be misled by the outward appearance of things. Appearances are often deceptive. Many things appear to be charming and attractive outwardly, but they are, in fact, worthless and even harmful. A snake has a glossy body, but it is one of the most dreaded reptiles. Similarly, many wicked men pass for noble and vircuous men. They are like a wolf in sheep's clothing. Shakespeare says in Hamlet that one may smile and smile and yet be a villain. So, we should not go after external looks, We should judge things by their inner worth. We should not be led by the outward appearance of things since all that glitters is not gold.