Modesty is the conscience of the body.

  • -- Honoré de Balzac 尊敬的巴尔扎克

谦虚是身体的良知。

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Be humble as the blade of grass that is being trodden underneath the feet. The little ant tastes joyously the sweetness of honey and sugar. The mighty elephant trembles in pain under the agony of sharp goad.

要谦卑,如同践踏在脚下的青草。小蚂蚁高兴地品尝着蜂蜜和糖的甜味。巨大的象被锋利的刺痛得发抖。

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。

It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.

对自己的智慧过于自信是不明智的。提醒我们,最强壮的人可能会变弱,最聪明的人可能会犯错,这是有益的。

Modesty is a quality in a lover more praised by the women than liked.

谦虚是情人的一种品质,女人更喜欢称赞他,而不是喜欢他。