Kural - 502

Of noble race, of faultless worth, of generous pride
That shrinks from shame or stain; in him may king confide

Explanation
(The king's) choice should (fall) on him, who is of good family, who is free from faults, and who has the modesty which fears the wounds (of sin).

Tamil Transliteration
Kutippirandhu Kutraththin Neengi Vatuppariyum
Naanutaiyaan Sutte Thelivu.