"Modesty" and "humility" are often used interchangeably, but they are actually very different concepts. "Modesty" derives from the Latin modus, "measure" or "manner." It means restraint in appearance ...

You may think there are no benefits to being modest, but a study found that that modest people are much better at moderating ...

Humility is defined as being modest, humble and aware of one's own importance. No, this isn't going to be about Donald Trump whose lack of humility is obvious. This is about life lessons that need to ...

Virtues, like viruses, have their seasons of contagion. When catastrophe strikes, generosity spikes like a fever. Courage spreads in the face of tyranny. But some virtues go dormant for generations, ...

The allure of being perceived as modest is strong, yet the human desire for recognition is even stronger. It's a balancing act between appearing grounded and craving that dopamine hit of external ...

All of us have experienced situations in which we needed more confidence—in the classroom, on the athletic field, at work, on stage, or in our social lives. Along the way, our parents, teachers, ...