Modesty Versus Modesty

Mennonite couple and children visit Boston Common.

     I asked a Mennonite women why she wore a long dress.
     "Modesty," she replied.
     She and fellow Mennonites were singing hymns on Boston Common. They are known for wearing plain attire.
     Modesty isn't only about clothing.
     Some people believe that modesty is an awareness of one's limitations. They assume that talents and achievements are nothing special in the scheme of things, so they do not talk them up.
     I think modesty is just the opposite. A modest person knows darn well he's got talents. He knows that his achievements garner admiration. He or she might even realize their talents are superior.
     Knowing that one possesses talent is not immodest. What's immodest is talking about one's talent.

Mennonite Women Sing Hymns on Boston Common.