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All that glitters is not gold" is an aphorism stating that not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so. While early expressions of the idea are known from at least the 12th–13th century, the current saying is derived from a 16th-century line by William Shakespeare, "All that glisters is not gold".
“All that glitters is not gold” implies that gold does not glitter, and is surely not what Shakespeare meant to say. The logically correct saying would be, “Not all that glitters is gold.” A related statement by a professor on day one is, “Be aware that all of you will not pass this course.”
All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be...
What's the meaning of the phrase 'All that glitters is not gold'? The proverbial saying ‘All that glitters is not gold’ means that not everything that is shiny and superficially attractive is valuable.
In this week’s Dispatches from The Secret Library, Dr Oliver Tearle explores the meaning – and literary origins – of a well-known phrase ‘All that glitters is not gold’. Who gave us that famous expression? William Shakespeare? Thomas Gray? That prolific but elusive author, ‘Anon’?
“All that glisters is not gold” is a quote that originated in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. It is commonly used today with the word “glitter” instead of “glisters.”
"All that glisters is not gold." Portia is a beautiful, virtuous, wealthy woman who is being wooed by numerous suitors. She is not free to decide on her own whom she will marry because her late...
Aug 20, 2020 · Put simply, all that glitters is not gold means that looks can be deceiving. The expression is often said as a warning to someone that things are not always what they seem: that something—and even somebody—can look shiny, beautiful, and very valuable on the outside but actually be worthless and ugly (or at least not as valuable or beautiful ...
All that glitters is not gold. Meaning that which appears showy may not be valuable. It is most often attributed to Shakespeare Merchant of Venice (1596) Act II, Scene VII where Morocco says, “All that glitters is not gold, often have you heard that told.”
Significant quotes in Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra's Don Quixote with explanations.
