Henry Ward Beecher

The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.

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ward off

[ward off] {v. phr.} To deflect; avert. * /Vitamin C is known to ward off the common cold./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

in common

[in common] {adv. phr.} Shared together or equally; in use or ownership by all. * /Mr. and Mrs. Smith own the store in common./ * /The four boys grew up […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Charlton Ogburn Jr.

(1911-1988) U.S. writer Happiness to a dog is what lies on the other side of the door. www.sky-net-eye.com

lay of the land

[lay of the land] also [how the land lies] {n. phr.} 1. The natural features of a piece of land, such as hills and valleys. * /The style of house […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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pillar of society

[pillar of society] {n. phr.} A leading figure who contributes to the support and the well-being of his/her society; a person […]

politics

[politics] See: [PLAY POLITICS].

как без рук

[как без рук] {adv. phr.} [kak bez `ruk] {literary} like whithout hands {colloquial} almost helpless, not capable […]

George Kaufman

U.S. playwright, in letter to his daughter Try everything in life except incest and square dancing.