Non semper ea sunt quae videntur.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Appearances can be deceptive; things are not always as they seem.
- In plain terms
- Things are not always what they look like.
- What can you take from it?
- Appearances deceive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you verify truth?
- When can you trust looks?
Another view
Sometimes appearances are reliable indicators.
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