It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
best of times, worst of times, best
To help yourself, you must be yourself. Be the best that you can be. When you make a mistake, learn from it, pick yourself up and move on.
BEST, BE THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BE
The short words are best, and the old words are the best of all.
BEST, OLD WORDS ARE THE BEST OF ALL
This is the precept by which I have lived: Prepare for the worst expect the best and take what comes.