This is the precept by which I have lived: Prepare for the worst expect the best and take what comes.
At his best, man is the noblest of all animals separated from law and justice he is the worst.
He who has done his best for his own time has lived for all times.
best for his own, lived for all times
It's a funny thing about life if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.