Proverb in the local language
Nwanpki kuw wa enyie leya enya ya ihie, ka di ikwera ikpoya je ahia. Mo ikpofo gor ya jee ahia, aya ka wor va bu uzor zu.
The face of the he-goat
Proverb's direct translation
The he-goat argues that merely looking at its face, no one will take it to the market but if anyone does, it will by the first to attract buyers.
Proverb's meaning
Looks can be deceptive.
Equivalent proverb
Never judge a book by its cover.
From: Niger Delta in Nigeria
