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Bescheidenheit ist eine Zier, doch weiter kommt man ohne ihr

proverb[bəˈʃaɪ̯dənhaɪ̯t ɪst aɪ̯nə ˈt͡siːr | dɔx ˈvaɪ̯tər kɔmt man ˈoːnə iːr]

Being modest and humble is a morally commendable approach in life, but it is not usually the most productive in terms of personal success.

Bescheidenheit ist eine Zier, doch weiter kommt man ohne ihr is a German proverb meaning “Being modest and humble is a morally commendable approach in life, but it is not usually the most productive in terms of personal success.”.

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