handsome men have neither money nor power
Proverb meaning that good-looking men often lack wealth or influence. The classical ending けり adds a reflective, slightly old-fashioned tone.
As the saying goes, 'handsome men have neither money nor power'; he's good-looking but always broke.
Standard kanji spelling for this proverb.
Variant spelling using 無 for なかり.
A traditional Japanese proverb. The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects a common folk observation.