In English language
The snake is repulsive not because it bites, but because it hides when it bites.
Nicolae Iorga, translated by Andreea Florescu
The original in Romanian language
In German language
Die Schlange ist nicht widerlich, weil sie beißt, sondern weil sie sich versteckt, um zu beißen.
Nicolae Iorga, translated by Monica Stinghe
In French language
Le serpent est odieux non parce qu'il mord, mais parce qu'il se cache pour mordre.
Nicolae Iorga, translated by Alex Bodoli
In Spanish language
La serpiente es odiosa no porque muerda, sino porque se esconde para morder.
Nicolae Iorga, translated by Monica Fernandez
In Italian language
Il serpente è odioso, non perché morde, ma perché si nasconde per mordere.
Nicolae Iorga, translated by Eliza Biță