Proverb in the local language
Chikomekome Cha nkuyu nkati muli nyerere.
All that glitters…
Proverb's direct translation
As tasty as figs may seem, inside they could be full of ants.
Proverb's meaning
Not everything that seems good on the outside has nice things on the inside.
Equivalent proverb
All that glitters is not gold. Never judge a book by its cover.
From: Malawi
