Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue.

  • -- Joseph Addison 约瑟夫·艾迪生

谦虚不仅是装饰品,而且是美德的守卫。

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With a woman of sophistication, class and modesty and refinement, I become a totally tongue-tied buffoon. I can't even look her straight in the face.

有了一个世故、有品位、谦虚和文雅的女人,我成了一个哑口无言的小丑。我甚至不能直视她的脸。

He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.

说话不谦虚的人会发现很难把话讲好。

Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that thankfulness is indeed a virtue.

有时候我们需要提醒自己,感恩确实是一种美德。

Punctuality is the virtue of the bored.

守时是无聊之人的美德。