Far more important than being the first, be willing to settle for the best.

Be the best of you. Don’t do what society, your surroundings, or circumstances expect you to do. Do what you want to do.

Every new day provides for you the opportunity to be your very best

You cannot become the best dancer by sitting and wishing. Take action, start dancing

I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end

The severest justice may not always be the best policy