You would rouse to anger a heart of stone.

The truth is ever best.

To many men much-wandering hope comes as a boon, but to many others it is the deception of vain desires.

There is no witness so terrible, no accuser so powerful as conscience which dwells within us.

Shame brings no advantage in misfortunes, for silence (of the accused) is the ally of the speaker.

Kindness is ever the begetter of kindness.

If they are just, they are better than clever.