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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.
Modesty is a quality in a lover more praised by the women than liked.
Modesty is a quality in a lover more praised by the women than liked.
So great is the modesty of your mind and face, Sophronius that I wonder you should ever have become a read more
So great is the modesty of your mind and face, Sophronius that I wonder you should ever have become a father
Modesty and unselfishness: These are the virtues which men praise, and pass by
Modesty and unselfishness: These are the virtues which men praise, and pass by
Modesty is the only sure bait when you are fishing for praise.
Modesty is the only sure bait when you are fishing for praise.
Some are made modest by great praise, others insolent.
Some are made modest by great praise, others insolent.
Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise.
Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise.
Modesty: the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it.
Modesty: the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it.
