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  • To be humble to superiors is a duty, to equals courtesy, to inferiors nobleness.

    Benjamin Franklin
    Humble, Humility, Modesty
    Benjamin Franklin (1998). “Benjamin Franklin Wit and Wisdom”, p.68, Peter Pauper Press, Inc.

  • If thou hast wit and learning, add to it wisdom and modesty.

    Benjamin Franklin
    Pride, Add, Modesty
    Benjamin Franklin (2007). “Poor Richard's Almanack”, p.105, Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

  • Great Modesty often hides great Merit.

    Benjamin Franklin
    Merit, Modesty, Poor Richard
    Benjamin Franklin (2012). “Wit and Wisdom from Poor Richard's Almanack”, p.53, Courier Corporation
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  • Born: January 17, 1706
  • Died: April 17, 1790
  • Occupation: Founding Father of the United States
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