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Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue.
Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue.
Modesty is the only sure bait when you are fishing for praise.
Modesty is the only sure bait when you are fishing for praise.
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.
Modesty is the conscience of the body.
Modesty is the conscience of the body.
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
He saw her charming, but he saw not half
The charms her downcast modesty conceal'd.
He saw her charming, but he saw not half
The charms her downcast modesty conceal'd.
No modest man ever did or ever will make a fortune.
No modest man ever did or ever will make a fortune.
It rarely adds anything to say, "In my opinion" -- not even modesty. Naturally a sentence is only your opinion; read more
It rarely adds anything to say, "In my opinion" -- not even modesty. Naturally a sentence is only your opinion; and you are not the Pope.
When one remains modest, not after praise but after blame, then
is he really so.
[Ger., Wenn jemand read more
When one remains modest, not after praise but after blame, then
is he really so.
[Ger., Wenn jemand bescheiden bleibt, nicht beim Lobe, sondern
beim Tadel, dann ist er's.]
