Be wise as a serpent and wary as a dove!

Mark Twain
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When the Israelites were leaving Egypt, Moses was leading them out. He was a serpent and a dove. He was wise as a serpent and wary as a dove. A serpent is a sneaky type of snake that slithers around in the dark.

It is wise but not into being a leader. A dove is a bird that can cry to make other birds come to it for safety. When Moses led the Israelites to the Promised Land, he chose wisely by being both a serpent and a dove at the same time.

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