English / proverb
All Cats Are Gray at Night
MEANING IN ENGLISH
In the dark or in certain humbling circumstances, superficial differences and cosmetic flaws disappear and everyone appears equal.
In context
01
During moments of communal crisis, social titles and grand wardrobes vanish in importance, for all cats are gray at night.
02
True contentment lies in seeing the shared humanity in everyone, mindful that in the deeper essence of life, all cats are gray at night.
Synonyms
superficial distinctions vanish,flaws are concealed,appearances matter little
Antonyms
stark differences evident,distinct contrasts visible,conspicuous division
Collocations
in the dark all cats are gray at night,remember all cats are gray at night,as all cats are gray at night