Не всё то золото, что блестит
With accent marks:
Не всё то зо́лото, что блести́т.
Translation:
Not everything that glitters is gold.
Meaning:
This proverb is known in many languages of the world. The origins of this expression are not known, but it is often attributed to the ancient Greek poet Aesop. In Latin, the expression sounds like «Non omne quod nitet aurum est».
The meaning of the proverb is simple: not everything that looks valuable has value in reality. This applies not only to the physical world, wealth and gold. A person may seem nice and smart, but in fact turn out to be mean and cowardly. An idea may feel right but hide a sinister intention.
Other Russian proverbs
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Под лежачий камень вода не течёт
Water does not flow under a lying stone.
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За двумя зайцами погонишься – ни одного не поймаешь
If you are chasing two hares at once, you won’t catch a single one.
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Measure seven times, cut one.
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There are no friends for taste and color.
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Don’t wave your fists after the fight.
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You see your friends in the times of trouble.
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Каждый кулик своё болото хвалит
Each sandpiper praises its swamp.
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~ Seven babysitters make the kid to lose an eye.
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