#modest

Modesty should be typical of the success of a champion. ↗

— Major Taylor

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I do not believe in sex distinction in literature, law, politics, or trade - or that modesty and virtue are more becoming to women than to men, but wish we had more of it everywhere. ↗

— Belva Lockwood

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Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty; without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable. ↗

— Richard Steele

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And, I may add, from what totally unexpected sources come many of those who from the comparatively modest beginning in the chorus rise to the heights of really great achievement in the theatrical profession. ↗

— Florenz Ziegfeld

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To forgive and to be forgiven are the two points of holy magnificence and holy modesty; round these two centres the whole doctrine of largesse revolves. ↗

— Charles Williams

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Love, forgiveness, modesty, humility and gratitude are most important virtues in life. ↗

— P. Remes

#gratitude #humility #love #modesty #forgiveness

Some are blessed with musical ability, others with good looks. Myself, I was blessed with modesty. ↗

— Roger Moore

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I think that what most surprises anybody who goes into politics from even a modestly cerebral background is the vulgarity of much of the cut and thrust of politics. ↗

— Chris Patten

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Although my early equipment was very modest, later I made my own and they were more powerful. ↗

— Clyde Tombaugh

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You might want to put some clothes on' suggested Jace 'I'm all for the bra and panties look, but you don't want the Silent Brothers to die of excitement ↗

— Cassandra Clare

#jace-wayland #modesty #humor