Enjolras waves this away, with a small gesture and a small, wry quirk of the mouth. It's not that he's disagreeing -- he knows any of his friends would speak up just as sincerely in agreement about his virtues. But, hypocritically, he'll always be more comfortable giving out praise than receiving it.

After a moment to find a good reply: "We've been proud to strive in brotherhood for the greatest of causes."

What's even better than talking about his friends? Talking about the republic!