Appearances are a glimpse of the unseen.
The hypotheses which we accept ought to explain phenomena which we have observed. But they ought to do more than this; our hypotheses ought to foretell phenomena which have not yet been observed;. . . because if the rule prevails, it includes all cases; and will determine them all, if we can only calculate its real consequences. Hence it will predict the results of new combinations, as well as explain the appearances which have occurred in old ones. And that it does this with certainty and correctness, is one mode in which the hypothesis is to be verified as right and useful.
Appearances are deceiving.
There is so much more to this world then outward appearances. Our society basks in the illusion of normalcy every day, and hides from the truth every night.
Look! Don't be deceived by appearances - men and things are not what they seem. All who are not on the rock are in the sea!
Sex finds us. Sex sees through us. That's why it's so shattering. It strips us of appearances.
Man does not create gods, in spite of appearances. The times, the age, impose them on him. Man can serve his age or rebel against it, but the target of his cooperation or rebellion comes to him from outside.
Outward appearances mean everything.
Always scorn appearances and you always may.
Now these two questions Does there exist a material reality distinct from sensible appearances? and What is the nature of reality? do not have their source in experimental method, which is acquainted only with sensible appearances and can discover nothing beyond them. The resolution of these questions transcends the methods used by physics; it is the object of metaphysics. Therefore, if the aim of physical theories is to explain experimental laws, theoretical physics is not an autonomous science; it is subordinate to metaphysics.
Every work of art is a trick by which the artist manipulates appearances.
I do my best to answer all questions that they might have as well as make appearances at camps and what not.
I eat anything, and I'm not preoccupied with my figure. The most important [thing] is that the people accept me for my music, not for physical appearances.
Appearances are deceptive.
The essence of the Way is detachment. And the goal of those who practice is freedom from appearances.
Appearances have very little to do with happiness.
What you want to worship above youth, I think, is beauty, and beauty is so beyond just appearances after a while. Because you can be with someone who's good-looking; if they open their mouths and they're an idiot, then they cease to be beautiful very quickly.
Appearances may be deceiving.
I really don't miss the trials and courtroom appearances.
Conventionality is the tacit agreement to set appearances before reality, form before content.