Old saying meaning today: Not everything is what it seems. It might seem true, but that doesn't mean it is. Appearances can deceive you, don't trust just in what your eyes see.
"Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed." — Booker T. Washington, Black author and educator
Old saying meaning today: Safety comes first in many issues of life. You might regret later if you are reckless. So the best way to avoid being sorry, is to be safe before anything happens. Play it safe.