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Quote by William Hazlitt
Modesty is the lowest of the virtues, and is a confession of the d

Modesty is the lowest of the virtues, and is a confession of the deficiency it indicates. He who undervalues himself is justly overvalued by others. – William Hazlitt

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The seat of knowledge is in the head of wisdom, in the heart. We are sure to judge wrong, if we do not feel right. – William Hazlitt

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The most insignificant people are the most apt to sneer at others. They are safe from reprisals. And have no hope of rising in their own self esteem but by lowering their neighbors. – William Hazlitt

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When someone sings his own praises, he always gets the tune too high. – Mary H. Waldrip

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It is no great thing to be humble when you are brought low; but to be humble when you are praised is a great and rare attainment. – St. Bernard

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

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There are two kinds of egotists: Those who admit it, and the rest of us. – Laurence J. Peter

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