Kelly Reilly Quotes

Modesty is not one of my virtues.

I come from a background where you don't show off the good things you do. It's modesty.

Modesty is my best quality.

I was brought up to think you don't talk about yourself.

Have more than you show, Speak less than you know.

Modesty is the conscience of the body.

I don't like to make a big splash anyway.

Knowing what you can not do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that's good taste.

I am not overconfident.

We must watch over our modesty in the presence of those who cannot understand its grounds.

I'm not much of a show-off.

Be wiser than other people if you can, but do not tell them so.

The thing is, you don't want to overact or be full of yourself.

In no way do I want to draw attention to myself.

Always sing below your potential.

I'd do the same things, but I'd be a little more quiet.

I know things but I shut my mouth.

To know how to hide one's ability is great skill.

Never seem wiser, nor more learned, than the people you are with. Wear your learning, like your watch, in a private pocket: and do not merely pull it out and strike it; merely to show that you have one.

Sometimes, I get so annoyed when other people brag. And sometimes, I know that I'm better than that or I've got something better in the works; I don't say anything. I just say, 'Really? That's great.'

I'm not shy, but I have a job to do. I don't need the notoriety.

Wear your learning like your watch, in a private pocket; and do not pull it out, and strike it, merely to show that you have one.

I don't have an ego. I check it at the door.

I see no point in talking about myself unnecessarily.

Even when we had new clothes, we were told not to wear them. You just didn't draw attention to yourself. Showing off was the worst thing you could do. We could put the clothes in the drawers - but not wear them.