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Quotes about modesty

  • Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue. (Addison Joseph)
  • Conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long; even if it is, the consciousness of possessing and using it well should satisfy one, and the great charm of all power is modesty. (Addison Joseph)
  • Modesty is the conscience of the body. (Addison Joseph)
  • No sex, age, or condition is above or below the absolute necessity of modesty; but without it one vastly beneath the rank of man. (Addison Joseph)
  • He seems determined to make a trumpet sound like a tin whistle. (Addison Joseph)
  • She just wore enough for modesty; no more! (Addison Joseph)
  • Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise. (Addison Joseph)
  • He is a modest little man who has a good deal to be modest about. (Addison Joseph)
  • That is the consolation of a little mind; you have the fun of changing it without impeding the progress of mankind. (Addison Joseph)
  • Modesty is the color of virtue. (Addison Joseph)
  • If there is anybody in this land who thoroughly believes that the meek shall inherit the earth they have not often let their presence be known. (Addison Joseph)
  • To be humble to superiors is duty, to equals courtesy, to inferiors nobleness. (Addison Joseph)
  • I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. (Addison Joseph)
  • Modesty is the chastity of merit, the virginity of noble souls. (Addison Joseph)
  • Modesty seldom resides in a breast that is not enriched with nobler virtues. (Addison Joseph)
  • Modesty is the lowest of the virtues, and is a real confession of the deficiency it indicates. He who undervalues himself is justly undervalued by others. (Addison Joseph)
  • No truly great person ever thought themselves so. (Addison Joseph)
  • Modesty; the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it. (Addison Joseph)
  • Usually the modest person passes for someone reserved, the silent for a sullen person (Addison Joseph)
  • The modest person is usually admired, if people ever hear of them. (Addison Joseph)
  • Great things happen in small places. Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Jesse Jackson was born in Greenville. (Addison Joseph)
  • Ornaments were invented by modesty. (Addison Joseph)
  • So rare is the union of beauty with modesty. (Addison Joseph)
  • The height of cleverness is being able to conceal it. (Addison Joseph)
  • Always remember when you are on top of the world , that the earth rotates every 24 hrs. (Addison Joseph)
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