The phrase "clothes do not make the man" means that a person's character, abilities, and worth are not determined by their clothing or outward appearance. It emphasizes that true value lies in one's actions, personality, and integrity rather than superficial factors. Essentially, it suggests that judgments based on appearance are often superficial and misleading.
The clothes make the man
Clothes Make the Man was created on 1915-08-25.
Clothes Make the Man - 1910 was released on: USA: 22 October 1910
Clothes Make the Man - 1915 was released on: USA: 25 August 1915
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That statement was made by American author/humorist, Mark Twain. "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society."
My interpretation of the proverb is to say, for example, if a middle-class person is wearing a $300 outfit, just because their outfit is extraordinary it does not change their character, their life, and/or who they are. (i.e. clothes do not make a man)
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars - 1951 Clothes Make the Man - 6.28 was released on: USA: 5 April 1957
I Hate My Job - 2004 Clothes Make the Man 1-1 was released on: USA: 9 November 2004
A brawny man emerges from behind her hanging clothes.
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars - 1951 Clothes Make the Man 6-28 was released on: USA: 5 April 1957
Hangin' with Mr- Cooper - 1992 Clothes Make the Man 3-11 was released on: USA: 2 December 1994