But when he has disposed of foreign enemies by conquest or treaty, and there is nothing to fear from them, then he is always stirring up some war or other, in order that the people may require a leader.
— from The Republic of Plato by Plato

He doesn't like carrying a basket, or skates, and things; but of course, where there are younger boys one couldn't expect him to do that; and he hates plain girls and old women; but I suppose that is natural, for even father does it, in his secret soul, though he is always so utterly sweet to the poor things.
— from The Golden Calf by M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon

I threw the hand in and stood up, shaking.
— from Card Trick by John Berryman