Kural - 295

Greater is he who speaks the truth with full consenting mind
Than men whose lives have penitence and charity combined

Explanation
He, who speaks truth with all his heart, is superior to those who make gifts and practise austerities.

Tamil Transliteration
Manaththotu Vaaimai Mozhiyin Thavaththotu
Thaananjey Vaarin Thalai.