Is modesty a good thing? For some, the word “modesty” can conjure up images of burqas and systems of oppression. For others, it conjures up memories of their upbringing in strict fundamentalist ...

Modesty implies a subtle restraint, avoiding overt self-display. It is unspoken, understated, and hidden. By holding ourselves back slightly, we avoid putting ourselves on display. Modesty strongly ...

I think most people would agree that modesty is a virtue, a quality that we admire in people and that we try to emulate. But what exactly does modesty involve, and how exactly is it a virtue (in the ...

If it doesn’t include social interaction, norms and a desire not to offend, it’s not modesty, CU Boulder philosopher Derick Hughes argues When it comes to definition, “modesty” doesn’t seem all that ...

You may think there are no benefits to being modest, but a study found that that modest people are much better at moderating their emotions than, well, their less modest peers. Modesty is an ...