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Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable
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"Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty; without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable"

- Richard Steele

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This quote by Richard Steele is stressing the significance of modesty. Without modesty, appeal and wit are not as appealing. Modesty is a quality that is frequently overlooked, but it is essential for a person to be truly elegant and pleasant. Without modesty, appeal can be seen as arrogance and wit can be viewed as obnoxiousness. Modesty is a virtue that permits people to be simple and kind, and it is a quality that needs to be appreciated and respected. It is a quality that can make a person more appealing and likable, and it is something that needs to be cultivated. Without modesty, charm and wit can be seen as ungraceful and detestable. Modesty is a crucial quality that needs to be valued and appreciated.

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Richard Steele This quote is written / told by Richard Steele between January 1, 1672 and September 1, 1729. He was a famous Dramatist from United Kingdom. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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