Quote by Sir Winston Churchill

He is a modest little man who has a good deal to be modest about.

He is a modest little man who has a good deal to be modest a

Summary

This quote suggests that the person referred to may lack confidence or success, as they are described as modest. Despite this modesty, it implies that they have very little reason or justification for feeling this way because there are few accomplishments or notable qualities attributed to them. This humorous statement highlights the irony of someone being modest despite having little to boast about.

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Humility

By Sir Winston Churchill

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