Snake
- Nāginī, a female snake of cobra family. Male is called 'Nag'.
- Nagin, (hindi) is also a skin Disease which is called herpes in English.
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Famous quotes containing the word snake:
“The snake that cannot shed its skin perishes. Likewise those spirits who are prevented from changing their opinions; they cease to be spirits.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)
“The Gospel of the army is cunning, as of all other human activities. The wisdom of the snake under the meekness of the sheep is what wins out.
The first Commandment is—never let them get anything on you—
The second: Graft—get privileges others haven’t got—worm yourself into confidence
The Third—seem neat and prosperous—as if you had money in the bank—”
—John Dos Passos (1896–1970)
“Even in a bamboo tube, a snake still wants to wiggle.”
—Chinese proverb.