False modesty Quote by Christie Golden

False modesty is an attempt to tear yourself down. True humility focuses more on build up others.

— Tony Dungy

Modesty isn't always a virtue; it can be a hindrance; a careful measure of personal pride builds confidence and ensures success.

— Wayne Gerard Trotman

False modesty can be worse than arrogance.

— David Mitchell

Modesty, if you consider it, is the most unforgivable sort of falsehood: it's a lie that does damage to no one but yourself.

— Anonymous

False modesty is better than none.

— Vilhjalmur Stefansson

A false modesty is the meanest species of pride.

— Edward Gibbon

“Modesty has, and will remain, an alluring trait because where egoism falters, humility conquers.”

— Andy Paula

“Modesty is a state of the heart. It veils the tongue. It clothes us in good manners. It envelops us with the best of…

— T.J. Bowes

“Modesty is an admirable quality, but it shouldn't be confused with insecurity or self-doubt.”

— Sofia Malamas

“Modesty is superiority bowing to mediocrity.”

— Laura Schlessinger

Whenever I'm around some who is modest, I think, 'Run like hell and all of fire.' You don't want modesty, you want humility.

— Maya Angelou

Modesty is the conscience of the body.

— Honore de Balzac