衣ころもばかりで和お尚しょうはできぬ

expression

the clothes do not make the man; the cowl does not make the monk

Proverb meaning that outward appearance or attire does not determine a person's true worth or ability.

• 「衣ころもばかりで和お尚しょうはできぬ」というから、見みた目めだけで人ひとを判はん断だんしてはいけない。

  As the saying goes, 'the clothes do not make the man,' so you shouldn't judge people by their appearance alone.