Modest Quotes
On keeping things modest, from spending to success.
These quotes touch on modesty as both a habit and a starting point — staying modest with money, or looking back on a modest start before things took off. For more on staying grounded, see humility quotes.
In 1988, federal data showed a modest China-trade surplus of $1.6 billion in Canada's favour.
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'Scandal,' I sort of experienced the ascent and the transition from a modest start to a full-blown hit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Modest quotes about?
This collection covers modesty in different forms — modest spending habits, modest beginnings before success, and modest economic figures. It's less about a single trait and more about staying grounded.
Why do people search for quotes about being modest?
People look for these quotes when they want to talk about restraint, humble beginnings, or resisting the urge to overspend or overstate an achievement.
Does this collection cover career beginnings?
Yes — one quote describes moving from an understated first stretch of a project to major success, a common arc for people reflecting on how far something has come. See also humility quotes for a related angle.
Is there an economic angle to these quotes?
One quote references a modest trade surplus, showing how 'modest' gets used to describe restrained financial figures, not just personal behavior.
Are these quotes only about money?
No — one quote is simply a fan's declaration of love for the band Modest Mouse, a reminder that 'modest' shows up in unexpected, unrelated contexts too.
Not every modest thing stays modest, whether it's a trade surplus or a career. These quotes track that shift, and pair well with identity quotes on how people see themselves.
