Agatha Christie Quotes - Page 3

Marriage, I have always held, is a serious affair, to be entered into only after long deliberation and forethought, and suitability of tastes adn inclinations is the most important consideration.

That's peace-real peace. To come to the end-not to have to go on. . . .
Yes, peace. . . .

That's peace - real peace. To come to the end - not to have to go on... Yes, peace.

E: When one has at last reached freedom, can one even contemplate going back?

HC: But if it is not possible to go back, or to choose to go back, then it is not freedom!

~Ericsson; Hilary Craven

The illusion that freedom is the prerogative of one's own particular race is fairly widespread.

The popular view that a child forgets easily is not an accurate one. Many people go right through life in the grip of an idea which has been impressed on them in very tender years.

At the small table, sitting very upright, was one of the ugliest old ladies he had ever seen. It was an ugliness of distinction - it fascinated rather than repelled.

Sensationalism dies quickly, fear is long-lived.

Money, money, money! I think about money morning, noon and night! I dare say it's mercenary of me, but there it is

Where large sums of money are concerned, it is advisable to trust nobody.

Poirot, watching him, felt suddenly a doubt-an uncomfortable twinge. Was there, here, something that he had missed? Some richness of the spirit? Sadness crept over him. Yes, he should have become acquainted with the classics. Long ago. Now, alas, it was too late....

But I know human nature, my friend, and I tell you that, suddenly confronted with the possibility of being tried for murder, the most innocent person will lose his head and do the most absurd things.

I am not one to rely upon the expert procedure. It is the psychology I seek, not the fingerprint or the cigarette ash.

Poirot," I said. "I have been thinking."
"An admirable exercise my friend. Continue it.

I mean, what can you say about how you write your books? What I mean is, first you've got to think of something, and then when you've thought of it you've got to force yourself to sit down and write it. That's all." ~ Mrs. Oliver

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