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On their own merits modest men are dumb.

— George, the Younger Colman

More from George, the Younger Colman

  1. And what 's impossible can't be, And never, never comes to pass.
  2. Three stories high, long, dull, and old, As great lords' stories often are.
  3. Like two single gentlemen rolled into one.
  4. But when ill indeed, E'en dismissing the doctor don't always succeed.
  5. When taken, To be well shaken.
  6. Thank you, good sir, I owe you one.
  7. O Miss Bailey! Unfortunate Miss Bailey!
  8. 'T is a very fine thing to be father-in-law To a very magnificent three-tailed Bashaw!

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Topics in this quote

  • character
  • humility
  • modesty
  • reputation
  • speech

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