True it is that covetousness is rich, modesty starves.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Modesty is a vastly overrated virtue.
Modesty is the conscience of the body.
Excess of wealth is cause of covetousness.
Because impudence is a vice, it does not follow that modesty is a virtue; it is built upon shame, a passion in our nature, and may be either good or bad according to the actions performed from that motive.
It is strange that modesty is the rule for women when what they most value in men is boldness.
Modesty is a quality in a lover more praised by the women than liked.
With people of limited ability modesty is merely honesty. But with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy.
Modesty is the color of virtue.
Be thrifty, but not covetous.
Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue.
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