LANGUAGE, n. The music with which we charm the serpents guarding another's treasure. - Ambrose Bierce
Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the Lord, and against thee; pray unto the Lord, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people. (Lesson of trust)
Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. - Bible