Appearance Quote by John Lydgate
“All is not golde that shewyth goldishe hewe.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Siege of Jerusalem, 15th century
The line plays with the idea that not everything that appears valuable is truly precious.
In simple terms: Not all that glitters is gold.
Key Takeaway
Question appearances.
Themes
perception
value
illusion
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- shopping
- investment decisions
- relationship evaluation
- career offers
Key Concepts
gold
deception
truth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern true worth?
- What “gold” have you mistaken for?
A Different Perspective
Literal interpretation may be lost in translation.
