Handsome is as handsome does meaning

What does the saying 'Handsome is as handsome does' mean?

Idiom: Handsome is as handsome does

Meaning:

True beauty is not seen in one's appearance, but rather in one's behavior.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Character & appearance | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Contributor: luap
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