Creatures Quote by Alice Hoffman
“Still anyone who trusts a serpent deserves its bite. The wise see a creature for what it is, not what it says it may be.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The World Between Us”, 2014
Warning that trusting deceptive appearances leads to harm; discern true nature beyond words.
In simple terms: Beware of trusting false appearances.
Key Takeaway
Assess character before trusting.
Themes
trust
deception
wisdom
danger
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
advisory
ethical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- business deals
- political negotiations
- personal safety
Key Concepts
psychology
ethical discernment
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it safe to trust?
- How do you differentiate words from actions?
A Different Perspective
Over‑caution may hinder genuine connections.
![“Perhaps no order of mammals presents us with so extraordinary a series of gradations as this [step by step, from humans to apes to monkeys to lemurs] - leading us insensibly from the crown and summit of the animal creation down to creatures, from which there is but a step, as it seems, to the…” quote by Thomas Huxley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f0b/thomas-huxley-1183_animal_perhaps-no-order-of-mammals-presents-us_3051.jpg)
