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An idiom and proverb of Latin origin that emphasizes that a low-key exterior hides a passionate nature or surprising qualities. Concurrently, it serves as a warning that calm or quiet people are dangerous. In short, it means, "don't judge a book by its cover" and "there's more than meets the eye."
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