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Why, to hear Betsy Bobbet talk about wimmin's throwin' their
modesty away, you would think if they ever went read more

Why, to hear Betsy Bobbet talk about wimmin's throwin' their
modesty away, you would think if they ever went to the political
pole, they would have to take their dignity and modesty and throw
'em against the pole, and go without any all the rest of their
lives.

by Marietta Holley Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help

It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help

by Miss Manners Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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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.

by Joseph Addison Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.

Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.

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Modesty is my best quality

Modesty is my best quality

by Jack Benny Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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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.

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Like the violet, which alone
Prospers in some happy shade,
My Castara lives unknown
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Like the violet, which alone
Prospers in some happy shade,
My Castara lives unknown
To no looser eye betrayed.

by William Habington Found in: Modesty 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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Modesty may make a fool seem a man of sense.

Modesty may make a fool seem a man of sense.

by Jonathan Swift Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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