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The cowl does not make the monk.
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The monk preached against stealing, and had the good in his larder.
Dutch Proverb
Reynard is still Reynard, though he put on a cowl.
Dutch Proverb
A vagabond monk never spoke well of his convent.
Italian Proverb
The election of the abbot is not stopped for want of a monk.
Italian Proverb
The habit doesn't make the monk.
Portuguese Proverb
