人ひとは見み目めよりただ心こころ

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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. Often used to remind someone not to judge by looks alone.

• 「人ひとは見み目めよりただ心こころ」というから、外がい見けんだけで判はん断だんしてはいけないよ。

  As the saying goes, 'a gentle spirit is more important than looks,' so you shouldn't judge only by appearance.