Things are not always as they seem; the first appearance deceives many.
First appearance deceives many.
A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would make a dupe of himself too, if he could.
Few people have the wisdom to prefer the criticism that would do them good, to the praise that deceives them.
One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.
Sensual love deceives one as to the nature of heavenly love; it could not do so alone, but since it unconsciously has the element of heavenly love within it, it can do so.
Whatever deceives men seems to produce a magical enchantment.
The student who deceives himself into thinking that he is giving his life like an ascetic in the spirit of sacrifice for art, is the victim of a deplorable species of egotism.
Nature never deceives us; it is we who deceive ourselves.