# Bescheidenheit ist eine Zier, doch weiter kommt man ohne ihr

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.”.

## Meanings

1. 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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