Quote by Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

Modesty forbids what the law does not.

Modesty forbids what the law does not.

Summary

This quote implies that modesty acts as a self-imposed limit or restraint on certain behaviors, even in situations where the law does not explicitly prohibit them. It suggests that being modest involves observing boundaries or showing restraint in actions or speech, even when there may be no legal consequences for crossing those boundaries. Modesty is seen as a personal choice to adhere to certain moral standards or social norms, regardless of the absence of legal restrictions.

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Humility

By Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

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