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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.
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.
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
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
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
Modesty is the lowest of the virtues, and is a confession of the deficiency it indicates. He who undervalues himself read more
Modesty is the lowest of the virtues, and is a confession of the deficiency it indicates. He who undervalues himself is justly overvalued by others.
Modesty is that feeling by which honorable shame acquires a
valuable and lasting authority.
Modesty is that feeling by which honorable shame acquires a
valuable and lasting authority.
Give place to your betters.
[Lat., De locum melioribus.]
Give place to your betters.
[Lat., De locum melioribus.]
Good taste is the modesty of the mind; that is why it cannot be either imitated or acquired.
Good taste is the modesty of the mind; that is why it cannot be either imitated or acquired.
