Quotes About Modesty

A man may be humble through vainglory.

Don't discuss yourself, for you are bound to lose if you belittle yourself, you are believed if you praise yourself, you are disbelieved.

The finest lives, in my opinion, are those who rank in the common model, and with the human race, but without miracle, without extravagance.

Victory! Catherine wanted to pull the front of her top over her head and run around the office making V-signs. Of course she wouldn't do that

Don't you have any clothes?" "Quite honestly, no I don't." "Cover yourself up!" "Fine." There was a rustling sound. "Okay I'm covered. I had no idea you were such a prude.

He always had this thing about him, that he wouldn't nominate himself to run in the race. But if he was put in the race, he would want to win it. It's a strange thing. He has a healthy disrespect - and respect - for his own ego. He knows what he's capable of, and he would not push himself forward. He would rather hang back in the shadows and be discovered.

Never give a party if you will be the most interesting person there.

The knowledge of yourself will preserve you from vanity.

Always, this modesty.' Magnus's tone had the slightest edge of disapproval, perhaps hinting at a lecture soon to come. 'You live your life for others, Lorgar. There is a line when selflessness becomes unhealthy. If all you do is to raise others from ignorance, when is there time for you to learn more yourself? If all you seek is a greater purpose in existence, where is the joy in your own life? Look to the future, but cherish the present.

Go through life without showing off, attracting attention to yourself, or making flamboyant gestures. These will only attract the hostility of others. The wise accomplish all that they want without arousing the envy or scorn of others.

Modest women have rights too, Coach,' I can't help adding.

God damn it, let's take our pants down," Walter told his men, "and show them that we're men, not women. I'm tired of this." Walter stripped off his shirt, pants, and underwear. His men followed suit. They walked around nude for the next several hours while the natives wandered among them, more modestly attired in penis gourds.

At home am a nice guy, but I don't want the world to know. Humble people I've found don't get very far

true heroes never are the ones Who make much noise about their deeds

Cover that bosom that I must not see: souls are wounded by such things.

If I choose to live a modest life, I'm a free man. If I'm forced to live a modest life, I'm a slave.

Live simply so others may simply live.

It's hard to be humble, when you're as great as I am.

Allah is the Greatest. I'm just the greatest boxer

Forebearence is the dress of a scholar, so do not get yourself undressed of it.

Curiously he was a modest man. And as his life dream became less and less likely Swingle became, as they say, merely philosophical—that is rueful, not embittered.

A man must take responsibility, according to your culture and the limit of your pocket. Don't try to show off when you have nothing left.

The more fame I gain, the more humble I become.

There is nothing beneficial in pride, simply because too much of it will lead to arrogance and tyranny.