J. De La Bruyere

A vain man finds it wise to speak good or ill of himself; a modest man does not talk of himself.

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talk up

[talk up] {v.} 1. To speak in favor or support of. * /Let's talk up the game and get a big crowd./ 2. To speak plainly or clearly. * /The […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

take one's name in vain

[take one's name in vain] {v. phr.} 1. To call upon (God) as a witness to your truth or honesty when you are lying; swear by (God) untruthfully. * /You […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in vain

[in vain] {adv. phr.} 1. Without effect; without getting the desired result; without success. * /The drowning man called in vain for help./ * /To cry over spilled milk is […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

gut talk

[gut talk] {n. phr.} Sincere, honest talk. * /We admire people who speak gut talk and tell exactly what they think and feet./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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