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Quotes About Modesty

Yer skirt invites a man's attention. I've seen handkerchiefs that were bigger." She swung her handbag over her shoulder. "At least I wear underwear under my skirt." "I hope they're nice since everyone is sure to see them.
~ Kerrelyn Sparks
I think some people who lead special lives, have somehow made this weird jump that they're better because of it. When you see that, its ugly. Being humble is pretty sexy. Being humble is a pretty great quality. Living in humility is a good way to live.
~ Kevin Costner
People like to set the bar high. I like to put the bar on the ground and barely step over it. I like to keep the expectations really low.
~ Kevin Smith
Everyone is shy --- it is the inborn modesty that makes us able to live in harmony with other creatures and our fellows. Achievement comes not by denying shyness but, occasionally, by setting it aside and letting pride and perspiration come first.
~ Kirkpatrick Sale
Uwaaaaahh! Why does taking off traditional clothing sound so suggestive?! --Kaoru Hanabishi
~ Kou Fumizuki
He swallowed. "Have you no modesty?" Never in his life had he encountered a female so quick to be naked. Of course, he'd never in his life encountered a female who should so utterly be naked at any chance.
~ Kresley Cole
Those who do the least, often shout the loudest and so get the most glory.
~ L. Frank Baum
"The best form of devotion to the service of Allah is not to make a show of it."
~ Ali ibn Abi Talib
O Woman - Allah has made you the Queen of Piety and Modesty, Don't belittle yourself to be the slave of unlawful admiration and mortal fame & fortune.
~ Ayisha Tabbassum
Thoughtfulness for others, generosity, modesty, and self-respect are the qualities which make a real gentleman or lady.
~ Thomas Huxley
If you respect your body enough to put modest clothes on, then more people will respect you as a person.
~ Sadie Robertson
For many, the hijab represents modesty, piety and devotion to God, and I truly respect that. But the hijab should not be used as a means of applying social pressure on people.
~ Queen Rania of Jordan
A woman takes off her claim to respect along with her garments.
~ Herodotus
Have a healthy respect and love for yourself, but don't be taken out by your ego.
~ Frederick Lenz
I think that few people are aware how early it is right to respect the modesty of an infant.
~ Harriet Martineau
All due respect and trying to be as modest as I can be, I am a dancer. But I don't think I would be on 'Dancing with the Stars,' mainly because I would be too shy.
~ Al Pacino
Our bodies are temples of the Lord. We should earn respect and admiration for our hearts, not for showing skin to look sexy.
~ Carrie Prejean
The man who has some respect for his person keeps his carcass out of sight, hides himself as perfectly as he can.
~ Zhuangzi
He does not seek glory - yet people respect him.
~ Laozi
I just want to be as regular, and get by with doing the least amount of publicity, but still look really cool, you know? And get a bit of respect.
~ Chrissie Hynde
Don't show arrogance anyone & never let anyone show you
~ Miss 47
Why should I take my clothes off (...) when there are, already, so many other woman doing it for me?
~ Efrat Cybulkiewicz
Humility is one of the best expressions of self respect.
~ Debasish Mridha
Don't talk much and save your dignity.
~ Ashraf Ali Jamshedpur