Fine feathers make fine birds.

Meaning: Outward appearance and presentation significantly influence how others perceive and judge our worth and capabilities.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

Translations

French: La belle plume fait le bel oiseau (literally: Fine feathers make fine birds)

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