So great is the modesty of your mind and face, Sophronius that I wonder you should ever have become a read more

So great is the modesty of your mind and face, Sophronius that I wonder you should ever have become a father

When one remains modest, not after praise but after blame, then
is he really so.
[Ger., Wenn jemand read more

When one remains modest, not after praise but after blame, then
is he really so.
[Ger., Wenn jemand bescheiden bleibt, nicht beim Lobe, sondern
beim Tadel, dann ist er's.]

Modesty is the only sure bait when you are fishing for praise.

Modesty is the only sure bait when you are fishing for praise.

Modesty is the conscience of the body.

Modesty is the conscience of the body.

Modesty becomes a young man.
[Lat., Adolescentem verecundum esse decet.]

Modesty becomes a young man.
[Lat., Adolescentem verecundum esse decet.]

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 a quality in a lover more praised by the women than liked.

Modesty is a quality in a lover more praised by the women than liked.

Modesty: the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it.

Modesty: the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it.

Modesty; the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it.

Modesty; the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it.