He is known for his 'modesty', an uncommon characteristic for a politician.
I'll admit 'with all modesty' that I have had a very successful career.
There was no false 'modesty' in her victory speech.
(..) and no way to explain. Oh, you made the world! With due respect to the Lord... who made the world in , days... l'd have taken a bit longer... but in all modesty, l would've done it better. Like l said... you always have an answer. Just for you, Toto, l'll tell you a story. (..)1988 Cinema Paradiso