It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.

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

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

The best things in life are unexpected - because there were no expectations.

The best road to progress is freedom's road.

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

To love and win is the best thing. To love and lose, the next best.

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