Proverbs don't always offer up universal truth,however,and they are frequently contradictory. Peolpe say," Clothes make the man" to reflect the importance of appearance as part of one's personal identity.On the other hand,they also say,"You can't judge a book by its cover," to point out that appearances can be deceptive.And with"Handsome is as handsome does"they stress the value of good behavior over good looks.