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Lin Yutang

(1895—1976), Chinese-American writer

Happiness for me is largely a matter of digestion.

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Lin Yutang

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matter of fact

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no matter

[no matter] 1. Not anything important. * /I wanted to see him before he left but it's no matter./ 2. It makes no difference; regardless of. * /She was going […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Mel Brooks

(1926--) U.S. comedian If God wanted us to fly, He would have given us tickets.

hit one's stride

[hit one's stride] {v. phr.} 1. To walk or run at your best speed; reach your top speed or game. * /After walking the first […]

up in arms

[up in arms] {adj. phr.} 1. Equipped with guns or weapons and ready to fight. * /All of the colonies were up in arms against […]

Bronx cheer

[Bronx cheer] {n. phr.}, {slang} A loud sound made with tongue and lips to show opposition or scorn. * /When he began to […]

the ropes

[the ropes] {n. plural}, {informal} Thorough or special knowledge of a job; how to do something; the ways of people or the […]

George Daacon

If absolute power corrupts absolutely, where does that leave God?