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There's a lot to be said for the fellow who doesn't say it himself.

There's a lot to be said for the fellow who doesn't say it himself.

by Maurice Switzer Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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It is easy for a somebody to be modest, but it is difficult to be modest when one is a read more

It is easy for a somebody to be modest, but it is difficult to be modest when one is a nobody.

by Jules Renard Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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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.

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Modesty is my best quality

Modesty is my best quality

by Jack Benny Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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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.

by Delphine De Girardin Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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What can be found equal to modesty, uncorrupt faith, the sister
of justice, and undisguised truth?
[Lat., Cui read more

What can be found equal to modesty, uncorrupt faith, the sister
of justice, and undisguised truth?
[Lat., Cui pudor et justitiae soror incorrupta fides nudaque
veritas quando ullum inveniet parem?]

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

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

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Modesty antedates clothes and will be resumed when clothes are no
more.
Modesty died when clothes were born.
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Modesty antedates clothes and will be resumed when clothes are no
more.
Modesty died when clothes were born.
Modesty died when false modesty was born.

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I met the youthful lord at Laurence' cell
And gave him what becomed love I might,
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I met the youthful lord at Laurence' cell
And gave him what becomed love I might,
Not stepping o'er the bounds of modesty.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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