The best thing to do with the best things in life is to give them up.

Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best what is good for us.

I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind.

Whether it's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.

In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.

Clever men are good, but they are not the best.

It is no use saying, 'We are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.

At his best, man is the noblest of all animals separated from law and justice he is the worst.

I always prefer to believe the best of everybody, it saves so much trouble.