This is the precept by which I have lived: Prepare for the worst expect the best and take what comes.
He who has done his best for his own time has lived for all times.
best for his own, lived for all times
The best things in life are unexpected - because there were no expectations.
unexpected, best, expectations
The short words are best, and the old words are the best of all.
BEST, OLD WORDS ARE THE BEST OF ALL