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All that glitters is not gold" is an aphorism stating that not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so. While early expressions of the idea are known from at least the 12th–13th century, the current saying is derived from a 16th-century line by William Shakespeare , " All that glisters is not gold ".
That All is not Gold that Glitters, and Two and Two make Four— And the Gods of the Copybook Headings limped up to explain it once more. As it will be in the future, it was at the birth of Man— There are only four things certain since Social Progress began:— That the Dog returns to his Vomit and the Sow returns to her Mire,
All That Glitters is Not Gold, an 1851 comic drama by Thomas Morton and John Maddison Morton; All That Glitters, a British film directed by Maclean Rogers; All That Glitters (radio serial), a 1939 Australian radio serial; All That Glitters, a French film; All That Glitters, a 2001 film later retitled Glitter
"All that glitters is gold," Kim wrote as a nod to the metallic shade of her swimwear. Obviously, the phrase is a pretty common one, but it's most famously quoted in Smash M.
Do not hold as gold all that shines as gold: Also, "All that glitters is not gold." Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice. non timebo mala: I will fear no evil: It is possibly a reference to Psalm 23. Printed on the Colt in Supernatural. non vestra sed vos: Not yours but you: Motto of St Chad's College, Durham. non vitae sed scholae
All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king. ("The Riddle of Strider". Book 1, ch. 10 ...
"Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold)" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Dan Seals. It was released in March 1986 as the third single from the album Won't Be Blue Anymore. It peaked at number one in both the United States and Canada. The song was written by Seals and Bob McDill.
In Shakespeare's play, Portia is a wealthy heiress in Belmont. She is bound by a lottery outlined in her father's will, which allows potential suitors to choose one of three caskets made of gold, silver, and lead, respectively. If they choose the correct casket containing Portia's portrait and a scroll, they win her hand in marriage.