Quotes on Modesty

I think that for the highest achievements nowadays... need to have the stable as a rock scientific base. And also need to own modesty.

Author: Alexander Alekhine

His modesty amounts to deformity.

Author: Margot Asquith

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

Author: Hector Berlioz

Modesty used to be considered a natural female attribute. No more.

Author: Linda Chavez

Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise.

Author: Lord Chesterfield

Sincerity is not a spontaneous flower nor is modesty either.

Author: Sidonie Colette

He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.

Author: Confucius

If modesty disappeared, so would exhibitionism.

Author: Mason Cooley

Modesty seldom resides in a breast that is not enriched with nobler virtues.

Author: Oliver Goldsmith

It rarely adds anything to say, "In my opinion" - not even modesty. Naturally a sentence is only your opinion; and you are not the Pope.

Author: Paul Goodman

We must watch over our modesty in the presence of those who cannot understand its grounds.

Author: Jean Rostand