He died just like he lived, with courage and determination.

He was dying just like he lived, with courage and determination.

One can't break sticks in a bundle.

One cannot break sticks in a bundle.

One can't break a stick in a bundle.

One cannot break a twig in a bundle.

One can't break a twig in a bundle.

One cannot break a stick in a bundle.

She thought she had won the lottery, but when she realized it was a scam, she laughed on the other side of her face.

One nail drives out another.