My experience has been that work is almost the best way to pull oneself out of the depths.
Luck marches with those who give their very best.
Reformed rakes often make the best husbands
Some women have the best husbands. Others make the best of the husbands they have.
He who knows best knows how little he knows.
I have the best husband in the world. He's very involved.
The fox has many tricks. The hedgehog has but one. But that is the best of all.
Was I the best husband? No. And I regret it.