por fora, bela viola; por dentro, pão bolorento
Portuguese
Etymology
Rhythmic proverb. Literal meaning: "Outside, a nice viola. Inside, mouldy bread."
Proverb
por fora, bela viola; por dentro, pão bolorento
- beauty is only skin deep (a person’s character is more important than their outward appearance)
- a person appears to have good intentions, but in fact has not
See also
Proverbs with similar meaning:
- quem vê cara não vê coração