be what you appear to be

be what you appear to be

proverb Act and present yourself truthfully and authentically. Simply be what you appear to be, and you'll avoid plenty of confusion and heartbreak.
See also: appear, what
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • on the rilla
  • teach a man to fish
  • it takes a village
  • village
  • beget
  • a burnt child dreads the fire
  • burnt
  • to thine own self be true
  • the best-laid plans of mice and men
  • best-laid plans go astray, the