beauty is more than skin deep
proverb Physical attractiveness does not equate to personal substance or character. Why are you surprised that gorgeous model didn't tip you? Beauty is more than skin deep, after all. A: "Beauty's more than skin deep, son." B: "Lucky for me, my new girlfriend is beautiful inside and out." If you're going to be involved with the New York fashion scene, you need to remember that beauty is more than skin deep.
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