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Modesty creates success. The superior man carries things through.
Modesty died when clothes were born. -- Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) (1835-1910)
Modesty is a vastly overrated virtue. -- John Kenneth Galbraith
Modesty is of no use to a beggar. -- Home
Modesty is that art which allows that you draw attention to whatever it is that you are being humble about at the present time.
Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise. -- Lord Chesterfield
Modesty is to merit as shades to figures in a picture
giving it strength and beauty. -- Jean de La Bruyere...
Modesty that comes to expression. It is favorable to set armies marching To chastise one's own city and one's country.
Modesty that comes to expression. Perseverance brings good fortune.
Modesty: The gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it.
-- Oliver Herford...

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