'Modesty is my best quality'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jack claims modesty is his greatest trait, which could be seen as ironic.
- In plain terms
- Jack says he is best at being modest.
- What can you take from it?
- Pretending to be modest can be a form of boasting.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is saying you are modest ironic?
- What is your best quality?
Another view
Saying you are modest contradicts the virtue.
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