This proverb means that not everything that looks precious or true is finally so. It can apply to things, places or even people, when you realise they were apparently much more than they really are.
Although this expression originated in the 12th century, it was when Shakespeare used it in his play “The Merchant of Venice” that it became really popular. He used “glisters”, a synonym for “glitters”
“All that glisters is not gold—
Often have you heard that told”.
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