Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Confession

A fault confessed is half redressed.

A fault once denied is twice committed.

A generous confession disarms slander.

A knavish confession should have a cane for absolution.

Confess and be hanged.

Confess and beg days.

Confession of a fault makes half amends.

Confession without repentance, friends without faith, prayer without sincerity, are mere loss.Italian.

He that covereth his sins shall not prosper, but who confesseth and forsakes them shall have mercy.Bible.

Open confession is good for the soul.