Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue.

Modesty in woman is a virtue most deserving, since we do all we can to cure her of it

Nothing is more amiable than true modesty, and nothing more contemptible than the false

Sweet are the slumbers of the virtuous man!

Curse on his virtues! they've undone his country.

A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of.