The word reticent has appeared in 48 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Oct. 19 in “At Van Cleef & Arpels, Going Into ‘Unknown Territories’” by Rachel Felder:
As the director of research and development of watches for Van Cleef & Arpels, Rainer Bernard oversees production of the brand’s timepieces. But when he is working on a new addition to the brand’s collection, his focus goes well beyond horology.
… Working collaboratively suits Mr. Bernard, who is quite private and reticent to take credit. “It’s not me that’s developing the pieces,” he said. “We are a whole team.”
However, he noted, “It’s like in a movement. Everybody’s one wheel only. Don’t get a big head, and just stay with the feet on the ground.”
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