Wit puts politicians at risk.
Curiosity engenders both science and scandal.
Snarls and sobs show that a love affair is getting serious.
I am plain-speaking out of both sides of my mouth.
The dignified catastrophes of tragedy bear little resemblance to the slow ruin inflicted by life.
Ironic and jittery, we are puzzled by the old heroes with their fighting, boasting, and cocksure lovemaking.