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

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

Short words are best and the old words when short are best of all.

This is the precept by which I have lived: Prepare for the worst expect the best and take what comes.

I am as bad as the worst, but, thank God, I am as good as the best.

Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.

He who has done his best for his own time has lived for all times.

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

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.

Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations.