"things aren t always as they appear at first glance" in German Things aren't always as they appear at first glance. Hinten Lyzeum, vorne Museum. Detailed translations for "things aren t always as they appear at first glance" Things aren't always as they appear at first glance. Things aren't always as they appear at first glance.(also: Young from behind, old from in front., Looks can be deceiving.) Hinten Lyzeum, vorne Museum.