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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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