Every murder strikes at the heart of civilization; it is an attack on all mankind.
There's no disillusionment like learning that forbidden fruit can be unpleasant.
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.
What seems most likely is generally true.
a fair degree of literacy of speech ... is increasingly rare in politicians and not necessarily regarded as an asset.