It is always the secure who are humble.

“It may well be on such a night of clouds and cruel colors that there is brought…”

“You know I always liked you," said Fisher, quietly, "but I also respect you, wh…”

“But how will you bear an absentminded man who, if he happens to see you, will k…”

“Well, if I am not drunk, I am mad," replied Syme with perfect calm; "but I trus…”