gossip is just the small change of conversation.
People who care nothing about money probably exist or we wouldn't hear so much about them. But I've never encountered one in the flesh.
Night thoughts aren't to be trusted.
The young never take anything seriously if it sounds simple.
The strength of weak people constantly appalls me. Have you ever seen a vine kill an oak tree? Deadly.
a fair degree of literacy of speech ... is increasingly rare in politicians and not necessarily regarded as an asset.