Merchant of Venice

"all that glisters..."

"All that glisters is not gold..." says the scroll in the golden casket. What does this mean? I have an idea, but im not sure that it is right. Can you help? Thanks!

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It's the classic, all that is shiny is not necessarily valuable. Good looks do not mean good quality. Hence the statement is telling a suitor not to choose this casket. Just because it is the most valuable metal doesn't mean it contains the coveted prize.

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