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Music hath charm to soothe a savage breast, To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.

Music hath charm to soothe a savage breast, To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.

by William Congreve Found in: Charm Quotes,
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Modesty antedates clothes and will be resumed when clothes are no more. Modesty died when clothes were born. Modesty died read more

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.

by Mark Twain 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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I'm convinced that it's energy and humor. The two of them combined equal charm.

I'm convinced that it's energy and humor. The two of them combined equal charm.

by Judith Krantz Found in: Charm Quotes,
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He saw her charming, but he saw not half
The charms her downcast modesty conceal'd.

He saw her charming, but he saw not half
The charms her downcast modesty conceal'd.

by James Thomson (1) Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer 'yes' without having asked any clear question.

You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer 'yes' without having asked any clear question.

by Albert Camus Found in: Charm Quotes,
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With people of only moderate ability modesty is mere honesty; but with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy.

With people of only moderate ability modesty is mere honesty; but with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy.

by Arthur Schopenhauer Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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Modesty is that feeling by which honorable shame acquires a
valuable and lasting authority.

Modesty is that feeling by which honorable shame acquires a
valuable and lasting authority.

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Modesty is the conscience of the body.

Modesty is the conscience of the body.

by Honore De Balzac Found in: Modesty Quotes,
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