Be not deceived with the first appearance of things, for show is not substance.
Proverbs and old sayings English about things
Even though the peel of the palm nut has no pulpy substance in it, it is stripped off all the same.
Proverbs and old sayings Afghan
Hard things alone will not make a wall. [Some soft substance must unite them: and so with hard men--to fraternize they require some soft influence from others. ]
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about influence, things, man