It is better to rust out than wear out.

I'd much rather wear out than rust out.

I don't want to rust out, I'd rather wear out.

Bierce radiates brilliancy, and perhaps no other man of letters ever had a more ready command of condensed expression. For him, each word has its unique place in the peerage of words, and he would not use a word out of place any sooner than he would thrust an ape into a captain's saddle.

Few minds wear out; more rust out

Defeat may serve as well as victory to shake the soul and let the glory out.