In darkness one may be ashamed of what one does, without the shame of disgrace.
All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride.
Shame brings no advantage in misfortunes, for silence (of the accused) is the ally of the speaker.
The dice of Zeus always fall luckily.
To never have been born may be the greatest boon of all.
There is a time when even justice brings harm.