Being a cult figure in one's own lifetime I am afraid is not at all pleasant. However I do not find that… — J. R. R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
To arrange a library is to practice in a quiet and modest way the art of criticism. — Jorge Luis Borges Copy Share Image
People always tell me I'm too modest, and that I'm allowed to tell myself now and then that I'm good at something.… — Willemijn Verkaik Copy Share Image
I wanted to present a sweep and scope of larger events, and a grander backdrop, but most important was to set against… — Chang-Rae Lee Copy Share Image
Edward Isaac Bickert in never one to blow his own horn - figuratively - he is one of the most modest and… — Frank Rutter Copy Share Image
The real issue is not talent as an independent element, but talent in relationship to will, desire, and persistence. Talent without these… — Milton Glaser Copy Share Image
I have been incredibly fortunate to be able to work with good directors and for me it's not really a plan each… — Sacha Baron Cohen Copy Share Image
American gentlemen are a cross between English and French men, and yet really altogether like neither. They are more refined and modest… — Fanny Kemble Copy Share Image
Although my early equipment was very modest, later I made my own and they were more powerful. — Clyde Tombaugh Copy Share Image
I prefer by far the warmth and softness to mere brilliancy and coldness. Some people remind me of sharp dazzling diamonds. Valuable… — Anais Nin Copy Share Image
I occasionally swank a little because people like it; a modest man is such a nuisance. — George Bernard Shaw Copy Share Image
I think a British icon is someone who conducts themself with real dignity: someone who is truly talented and modest. These are… — Taron Egerton Copy Share Image
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more; Or close the wall up with our English dead! In peace there's nothing… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
Globally, emissions may have to be reduced, the scientists are telling us, by as much as 60% or 70%, with developed countries… — Michael Meacher Copy Share Image
Give me the compliments. I love compliments. I was born modest, but it wore off. — Val Kilmer Copy Share Image
I'll never forget my first fur. It was a modest little stole. Modest? People thought I was wearing anchovies. — Phyllis Diller Copy Share Image
I come from a modest background. I put myself through college and law school and a postdoctorate program in tax law. — Michele Bachmann Copy Share Image
A modest dress is a very good thing, if it be the genuine indication of a humble heart, and is to instruct;… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
Any human being is really good at certain things. The problem is that the things you're good at come naturally. And since… — Stephen Jay Gould Copy Share Image
Human groupings have one main purpose: to assert everyone’s right to be different, to be special, to think, feel and live in… — Vasily Grossman Copy Share Image
