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Modesty: Quotations from Shakespearian Quotations

It is the witness still of excellency, To put a strange face on his own perfection.— M. A. ii. 3

Bashful sincerity and comely love.— M. A. iv. 1.

Can it be, That modesty may more betray our sense Than woman's lightness? Having waste ground enough, Shall we desire to raze the sanctuary, And pitch our evils there?— M. M. ii. 2.

Too modest are you; More cruel to your good report, than grateful To us that give you truly.— C. i. 9.

Its Influence

I perceive in you so excellent a touch of modesty, that you will not extort from me what I am willing to keep in; herefore it charges me in manners the rather to express myself.— T. N. ii. 1