Quotes about Modesty
Modesty is hardly to be described as a virtue. It is a feeling rather than a disposition. It is a kind of fear of falling into disrepute.
- Aristotle
Be modest and simple in your deportment, and treat with indifference whatever lies between virtue and vice. Love the human race; obey God.
- Marcus Aurelius
My manner of living is plain and I do not mean to be put out of it. A glass of wine and a bit of mutton are always ready.
- George Washington
He takes the greatest ornament from friendship, who takes modesty from it. [Lat., Maximum ornamentum amicitiae tollit, qui ex ea tollit verecudiam.]
- Cicero
If you are humble, nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know who you are.
- Mother Teresa
Your clothes should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to show you're a lady
- Marilyn Monroe
The body is meant to be seen, not all covered up.
- Marilyn Monroe
Whatever you don't turn into praise turns into pride.
- Mark Batterson
Never leave the impression that you're the hero or the smartest
- Mark Dever
No gown worse becomes a woman than the desire to be wise.
- Martin Luther
We need a millstone around our neck to keep us humble.
- Martin Luther
lest we be puffed up and make an idol out of our righteousness.
- Martin Luther