MODESTY.
Modesty is a polite accomplishment, and generally attendant upon merit. It is engaging, in the highest degree, and wins the hearts of all with whom we are acquainted. None are more disgusting in company, than the impudent and presuming.
Nothing can atone for thewant of modesty; without it, beauty is ungraceful, and wit detestable.
Be particularly careful not to speak of yourself, if you can help it. An impudent person intrudes himself abruptly upon all occasions, and is ever the hero of his own story.
The less you say of yourself, the more the world willgive you credit for; and the more you say of yourself, the less they will believe you.
Whatever perfections you may have, be assured people will find them out; but whether they do or not, nobody will take them upon your own word.