瑠る璃りも玻は璃りも照てらせば分わかる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

cream rises to the top; true worth is revealed under scrutiny

Proverb meaning that talent or quality becomes apparent when tested or examined, just as gems are distinguished by light. Often used to encourage patience or to assert that genuine ability will eventually be recognized.

• 瑠る璃りも玻は璃りも照てらせば分わかるというから、今いまは評ひょう価かされなくても焦あせらずに頑がん張ばろう。

  They say cream rises to the top, so even if I'm not appreciated now, I'll keep working hard without rushing.

• 彼かれの実じつ力りょくはまだ知しられていないが、瑠る璃りも玻は璃りも照てらせば分わかる。

  His ability is still unknown, but true worth will be revealed under scrutiny.