闪光的不一定都是金子 meaning in English

all that glitters is not gold
all things are difficult before they are easy

I am sorry to grieve you , pursued the widow ; but you are so young , and so little acquainted with men , i wished to put you on your guard . it is an old saying that " all is not gold that glitters " ; and in this case i do fear there will be something found to be different to what either you or i expect
“对不起让你伤心了， ”寡妇继续谈下去， “可是你那么年轻，跟男人接触又那么少，我希望让你存些戒心，老话说闪光的不一定都是金子，而在这方面，我担心会出现你我所料想不到的事。 ”