Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. - Bible
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)