Mr.Brooks and my uncle were enthusiastic draught-players, and it was over a game of draughts that this important inquiry was made.

Upon such trifles do the most momentous consequences hang.

A word, a look, an accent, may affect the destiny not only of individuals, but of nations.

He is a bold man who calls anything a trifle.

Who was it who, being advised to disregard trifles, said he always would if any one could tell him what a trifle was?
The young should remember that upon trifles the best gifts of the gods often hang.
My uncle mentioned my name, and said he would see whether I would take the position.