I want it said of me by those who knew me best, that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
best of times, worst of times, best
I always prefer to believe the best of everybody, it saves so much trouble.
believe, everybody, always, best
He who has done his best for his own time has lived for all times.
best for his own, lived for all times
I am as bad as the worst, but, thank God, I am as good as the best.
bad as worst, good as the best