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William ShakespeareLook like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it.

—  William Shakespeare, 1564-1616, English poet & playwright ‐ Macbeth

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ChanakyaEven if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous.

—  Chanakya, 370-280 π.X., Indian teacher & philosopher

Bible Quotes

Old TestamentThe serpent deceived me, and I ate.

—  Old Testament ‐ Genesis 3:13

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Quotes in Verse

Robert FrostThe snake stood up for evil in the Garden.

—  Robert Frost, 1874-1963, American poet

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Ancient Greek

Ancient Greek proverbA snake will not become a dragon unless it eats a dragon.

Όφις ει μη φάγοι όφιν, δράκων ου γενήσεται.

—  Ancient Greek proverb

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AesopThe snake would change its skin but it would not change its mindset.

Όφις το δέρμα αποδύεται, την γνώμην δε ουδαμώς.

—  Aesop, 620-560 BC, Ancient Greek fabulist

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Proverbs

American Indian proverbIf a man is as wise as a serpent, he can afford to be as harmless as a dove.

—  American Indian proverb ‐ Cheyenne

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Movie Quotes

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?

—  from the film Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

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