All that glitters is not gold

Meaning: Appearances can be misleading.

Origin: Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice (1596).

Translations

• French: Tout ce qui brille n'est pas or (literally: All that shines is not gold)
• Spanish: No todo lo que brilla es oro (literally: Not everything that shines is gold)
• Japanese: 光るもの必ずしも金ならず (Hikaru mono kanarazu shimo kin narazu) (literally: Things that shine are not necessarily gold)

More proverbs about Wisdom

• The best things in life are free — The most valuable experiences don't cost money.
• If it ain't broke, don't fix it — Don't change something that's working well.
• Money doesn't grow on trees — Money is hard to earn and should be spent wisely.
• When in Rome, do as the Romans do — Adapt to local customs when visiting a new place.
• Keep your friends close and your enemies closer — It's wise to monitor those who might harm you.
• Jack of all trades, master of none — Versatility can come at the cost of expertise.

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