"There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor."

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Nor do we accept, as genuine the person not characterized by this blushing bashfulness, this youthfulness of heart, this sensibility to the sentiment of suavity and self-respect. Modesty is bred of self-reverence. Fine manners are the mantle of fair minds. None are truly great without this ornament.

— Amos Bronson Alcott