Humility Quote by Maya Angelou

Modesty is a learned affectation. It's no good. Humility is great, because humility says, 'There was someone before me. I'm following in somebody's footsteps.'

— Maya Angelou

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

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

— Tony Dungy

Modesty is humility expressed in dress.

— C. J. Mahaney

Let us be absolutely clear about one thing: we must not confuse humility with false modesty or servility.

— Paulo Coelho

It is often found that modesty and humility not only do no good, but are positively hurtful, when they are shown to the arrogant…

— Niccolo Machiavelli

Modesty is hardly to be described as a virtue. It is a feeling rather than a disposition. It is a kind of fear of…

— Aristotle

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

I will not be modest. Humble, as much as you like, but not modest. Modesty is the virtue of the lukewarm.

— Jean-Paul Sartre

Modesty is virtue which enhances charm of ones personality & get up.

— DrAnil Kr Sinha

We must not confuse humility with false modesty or servility.

— Paulo Coelho

Modesty is a valuable merit ... in people who have no other, and the appearance of it is extremely useful to those who have.

— Ada Leverson