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Modesty in woman is a virtue most deserving, since we do all we can to cure her of it

Modesty in woman is a virtue most deserving, since we do all we can to cure her of it

by Joseph Addison Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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At least I have the modesty to admit that lack of modesty is one of my failings

At least I have the modesty to admit that lack of modesty is one of my failings

by Louis-hector Berlioz Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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Fishing is a delusion entirely surrounded by liars in old clothes.

Fishing is a delusion entirely surrounded by liars in old clothes.

by Don Marquis Found in: Fishing Quotes,
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Modesty is a vastly overrated virtue.

Modesty is a vastly overrated virtue.

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There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot.

There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot.

by Stephen Wright Found in: Fishing Quotes,
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With people of only moderate ability modesty is mere honesty; but with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy.

With people of only moderate ability modesty is mere honesty; but with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy.

by Arthur Schopenhauer Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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Can it be
That modesty may more betray our sense
Than woman's lightness? Having waste ground enough,
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Can it be
That modesty may more betray our sense
Than woman's lightness? Having waste ground enough,
Shall we desire to raze the sanctuary
And pitch our evils there?

by William Shakespeare Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise.

Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise.

by Lord Chesterfield Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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There's a lot to be said for the fellow who doesn't say it himself.

There's a lot to be said for the fellow who doesn't say it himself.

by Maurice Switzer Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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