He is a friend who, in dubious circumstances, aids in deeds when deeds are necessary.
Courage is to take hard knocks like a man when occasion calls.
I had much rather be adorned by beauty of character than by jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, character comes from within.
If you have overcome your inclination and not been overcome by it, you have reason to rejoice.
Because those, who twit others with their faults, should look at home.
It is easy to rule over the good.