It's a funny thing about life if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.

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

In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.

Clever men are good, but they are not the best.

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

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

Living well is the best revenge.

To love and win is the best thing. To love and lose, the next best.

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

Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best what is good for us.