quem vê cara não vê coração

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally: "those who see face don't see heart".

Alternative translation: "those who look at one's face don't look into their heart".

Proverb

quem vê cara não vê coração

1. beauty is only skin deep (a person’s character is more important than their outward appearance)

See also

Proverbs with similar meaning:

• por fora, bela viola; por dentro, pão bolorento