On their own merits modest men are dumb.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Modest people do not boast about their own qualities.
- In plain terms
- Quiet people rarely talk about how good they are.
- What can you take from it?
- Let your work speak for itself instead of bragging.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you speak up enough about your achievements?
- Is modesty always virtuous?
Another view
Being too quiet might mean others don't notice your value.
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