Who said Things are not always as they seem?

Answer 1

The actual quote is:

"Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many; the intelligence of a few perceives what has been carefully hidden."

This appears in The Phaedrus by Plato. It exists as a dialogue between Socrates and Phaedrus.

Answer 2

The phrase "Things are not always as they seem" is commonly attributed to Phaedrus, a Roman fabulist and poet. It reflects the idea that appearances can be deceiving and that things may not always be what they initially appear to be.