見み目めより心こころ

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a gentle spirit is more important than looks; handsome is as handsome does

Proverb emphasizing that inner character matters more than outward appearance.

• 「見み目めより心こころ」という言こと葉ばがあるように、外がい見けんよりも中なか身みが大たい切せつだ。

  As the saying goes, 'A gentle spirit is more important than looks,' inner qualities matter more than appearance.