Where there's life, there's hope

panacea / miraculous cure

to cut one's coat according to one's cloth/ make both ends meet

cut the coat according to the cloth

to the satisfaction of both parties;to have it both ways

lose-lose;both sides suffer

a good medicine tastes bitter

honestly perform one's official duties

He tried to stem the tide, but in vain

as far as one's capabilities extend;to the best of one's ability;within one's powers

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak;not as strong as one would wish

my spirit is willing, but my flesh is weak

in the right and self-confident;to have the courage of one's convictions;just and forceful

as it should be by rights;proper and to be expected as a matter of course;inevitable and right

Proxy

Courtesy calls for reciprocity

Courtesy on one side cannot last long

full of courtesy, full of craft

Unmoved by threats

That politician claimed that he had nothing to do with that scandal