Can it be
That modesty may more betray our sense
Than woman's lightness? Having waste ground enough,
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Can it be
That modesty may more betray our sense
Than woman's lightness? Having waste ground enough,
Shall we desire to raze the sanctuary
And pitch our evils there?

The modesty's a candle to thy merit.

The modesty's a candle to thy merit.

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 and unselfishness: These are the virtues which men praise, and pass by

Modesty and unselfishness: These are the virtues which men praise, and pass by

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.

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.

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

Nothing is more amiable than true modesty, and nothing more contemptible than the false

Nothing is more amiable than true modesty, and nothing more contemptible than the false

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.