“If a man is as wise as a serpent, he can afford to be as harmless as a dove.” — Cheyenne proverb · The Inspired Sage

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If a man is as wise as a serpent, he can afford to be as harmless as a dove.

— Cheyenne proverb

Book Title – Aboriginal Proverbs: Spoken By The Indigenous – Get the book

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Attributed to: Cheyenne proverb
Culture / tradition: Cheyenne
Published in: Aboriginal Proverbs: Spoken By The Indigenous
Attribution status: As published

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“If a man is as wise as a serpent, he can afford to be as harmless as a dove.” — Cheyenne proverb · The Inspired Sage