Loquacity storms the ear, but modesty takes the heart.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Modesty is a learned affectation. And as soon as life slams the modest person against the wall, that modesty drops.
There is a comfortable feeling in small towns. It is salubrious.
Modesty is good. But not when it comes at the cost of honesty.
Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue.
Modesty is the conscience of the body.
Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty; without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable.
Modesty is the color of virtue.
Modesty is a vastly overrated virtue.
All cities are mad: but the madness is gallant. All cities are beautiful: but the beauty is grim.
Modesty is not one of my virtues.