Quotes about Modesty

14 quotes about Modesty

Remember that with her clothes a woman puts off her modesty.

Remember that with her clothes a woman puts off her modesty.

Quote by Herodotus about modesty

A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in...

A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

Quote by Confucius about modesty

In the Western standards of modesty, there are different...

In the Western standards of modesty, there are different guidelines.

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about modesty

A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend...

A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of.

Quote by Joseph Addison about modesty

Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue.

Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue.

Quote by Joseph Addison about modesty

Modesty is the conscience of the body.

Modesty is the conscience of the body.

Quote by Honoré de Balzac about modesty

No sex, age, or condition is above or below the absolute...

No sex, age, or condition is above or below the absolute necessity of modesty; but without it one vastly beneath the rank of man.

Quote by Bruce Barton about modesty

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.

Quote by Louisa May Alcott about modesty

People do more important jobs than acting in film that should be recognised, but for some reason it's big money, so people are elevated in status. If I was a bus driver, I'm sure you wouldn't be interviewing me.

Quote by Adam Garcia about modesty

I'm odd looking. Sometimes I think I look like a funny...

I'm odd looking. Sometimes I think I look like a funny muppet.

Quote by Angelina Jolie about modesty

If you done it, it ain't bragging.

If you done it, it ain't bragging.

Quote by Walt Whitman about modesty

Sincerity is not a spontaneous flower nor is modesty either.

Sincerity is not a spontaneous flower nor is modesty either.

Quote by Sidonie - Gabrielle Colette about modesty

Some are blessed with musical ability, others with good...

Some are blessed with musical ability, others with good looks. Myself, I was blessed with modesty.

Quote by Roger Moore about modesty

At least I have the modesty to admit that lack of modesty...

At least I have the modesty to admit that lack of modesty is one of my failings.

Quote by Hector Berlioz about modesty

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