This proverb emphasizes the importance of moral qualities over physical appearance. It suggests that inner values, such as kindness and humility, are far more valuable than outward beauty. Indeed, a beautiful appearance can often hide a bad character, whereas an unattractive person may possess excellent inner qualities. The equivalent proverb in English is ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover,’ which means that external appearance should not deceive us regarding a person’s true worth.