Meaning of the word "every light is not the sun" in English

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every light is not the sun

US /ˈev.ri laɪt ɪz nɑːt ðə sʌn/
UK /ˈev.ri laɪt ɪz nɒt ðə sʌn/
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Idiom

not everything that appears bright, attractive, or promising is actually good or valuable

Example:
He was dazzled by the high salary, but he soon realized that every light is not the sun when he saw the toxic work environment.
Be careful with that investment; remember that every light is not the sun.