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Appear Quotes

The gap between appearing and actually being.

These appear quotes explore the tension between image and reality, from political leadership to personal reluctance around celebrity exposure. One line frames appearing to choose as central to governing itself. See Choose quotes for the decision-making side of that idea.

I'm not sleeping with all the women I appear with.

Quotes by Ringo Starr

We are what we think we are - not what we appear to be on the outside.

Quotes by Paul J. Meyer

To govern is to choose. To appear to be unable to choose is to appear to be unable to govern.

Quotes by Nigel Lawson

Art is when things appear rounded.

Quotes by Maurice Denis

Art Quotes

We appear to have form, but we are like a whirlpool. We appear to have form, but we are just whirling electrons.

Quotes by Marilyn Ferguson

I've no wish to appear in celebrity magazines.

Quotes by Kelly Reilly

Leap, and the net will appear.

Quotes by John Burroughs

The enemy now began to appear from the mast-head.

Quotes by John Byng

I'm not fancy. I'm what I appear to be.

Quotes by Janet Reno

Began Quotes

The truth has got to appear plausible on the stage.

Quotes by Edward Bond

I don't like the way I ever appear on TV.

Quotes by Chris Moneymaker

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the central idea running through these appear quotes?
Most explore the gap between appearing a certain way and actually being that way, especially in leadership and public image. One quote directly ties the ability to appear decisive to the act of governing.
Why would someone quote the word "appear" specifically?
It captures perception versus reality more precisely than words like "seem," which is why it shows up in political commentary and personal statements about public image here. That precision is part of its appeal for writers.
Is there an art-related quote in this collection?
Yes, one quote uses "appear" to describe how art can make objects look rounded, applying the word to visual perception rather than personality or politics. It broadens the theme beyond public image.
Do any quotes address reluctance around public appearance?
Yes, one speaker states a clear wish to avoid appearing in celebrity magazines, treating visibility as something to be managed rather than sought. It's a candid pushback against assumed fame-seeking.
What pages complement appear quotes well?
Try Choose quotes for more on decision-making, or Art quotes for the creative-perception angle.

Another quote applies the word to visual art, describing when objects appear rounded rather than flat. Continue with Celebrity quotes for more on public image.