Beauty is only skin deep
Meaning: This proverb means that physical appearance is superficial and does not reflect a person’s true character, values, or inner qualities. It emphasizes that inner beauty, kindness, and integrity are more important than outward looks.
Origin: The phrase dates back to the 17th century. First recorded in English in Sir Thomas Overbury’s poem A Wife (1613): “All the carnall beauty of my wife, is but skin-deep.” It has since become a common saying in English, reminding people not to judge others solely by appearance.
Examples:
- She may be attractive, but beauty is only skin deep — her kindness is what truly matters.
Beauty is only skin deep, but goodness and honesty last forever.
Vietnamese: Cái nết đánh chết cái đẹp
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