Modesty is a polite accomplishment, and generally attendant upon merit.
It is engaging, in the highest degree, and wins the hearts of all with
whom we are acquainted. None are more disgusting in company, than the
impudent and presuming.
Nothing can atone for the want of modesty; without it, beauty is
ungraceful, and wit detestable.
Be particularly careful not to speak of yourself, if you can help it.
An impudent person intrudes himself abruptly upon all occasions, and is
ever the hero of his own story.
The less you say of yourself, the more the world will give you credit
for; and the more you say of yourself, the less they will believe you.
Whatever perfections you may have, be assured people will find them
out; but whether they do or not, nobody will take them upon your own
word.