Doe Quote by Pio of Pietrelcina
“By the virtue of modesty the devout person governs all his exterior acts. With good reason, then, does St. Paul recommend this virtue to all and declare how necessary it is and as if this were not enough he considers that this virtue should be obvious to all.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Little Flowers of St. Francis, 14th century
Modesty guides outward behavior, aligning actions with inner virtue and humility.
In simple terms: Modesty directs how we act outwardly.
Key Takeaway
Practice humility in daily deeds.
Themes
humility
virtue
behavior
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
moral
spiritual
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal relationships
- public speaking
Key Concepts
ethical conduct
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How can modesty strengthen influence?
- When does humility become self‑neglect?
A Different Perspective
Modesty may be misunderstood as weakness.
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