It is curious - but you cannot make a revolution without honest men. ... Every revolution has had its honest men. They are soon disposed of afterwards.

There hung about her the restrained energy of a whiplash.

The truth, however ugly in itself, is always curious and beautiful to seekers after it.

No, my friend, I am not drunk. I have just been to the dentist, and need not return for another six months! Is it not the most beautiful thought? --Poirot

Best of an island is once you get there - you can't go any farther...you've come to the end of things.

You should employ your little grey cells.

I always think loyalty's such a tiresome virtue.