Quotes About Modesty

Sisters, when about their work, should not put on clothing which would make them look like images to frighten the crows from the corn. It is more gratifying to their husbands and children to see them in a becoming, well-fitting, attire, than it can be to merely visitors or strangers.

I have to think of moderation, which is not a word that's in my vocabulary. But I try.

I don't have the vocal dexterity, nor do I have the desire to put myself in among the giants.

First and foremost, the monk should own nothing in this world, but he should have as his possessions solitude of the body, modesty of bearing, a modulated tone of voice, and a well-ordered manner of speech. He should be without anxiety as to his food and drink, and should eat in silence.

I played volleyball in college. I was the girl next door, never wanted to be in the limelight.

As soon as someone tells me: 'You're rather sexy,' I wish I could disappear. If somebody says: 'You were voted the world's sexiest man,' I have no idea what that means. How do I respond? 'Thank you' is the best you can do. George Clooney is the world's sexiest man, anyway.

I'm not somebody who seeks attention.

I don't have an ego that makes me believe the world revolves around me. I am not self-absorbed.

I try not to get too self-absorbed.

People love self-deprecating humor.

I'm self-deprecating - always.

Yup, I'm not good at selling myself, my PR skills are atrocious.

I've never been good at selling myself.

I'm extremely bad at selling myself.

Actually, I think it's quite sensible not to take yourself too seriously.

I've never taken myself too seriously, I'm not into that.

I never took myself too seriously.

Apparently, I don't want to take myself too seriously.

I think it was sexier when you didn't have to take it all off.

I do not want to associate myself with sexual content on the webspace.

You can dress sexy without going too far.

Sometimes nudity is sexy. Sometimes it's not. Sometimes being clothed is more sexy than being nude.

I feel that a lot of sexy people never say that they are sexy.

You can be sexy, but respect yourself and make sure you get that respect.