I always take abroad with me one really good soft pillow--to me it makes all the difference between comfort and misery.

One does see so much evil in a village,' murmured Miss Marple in an explanatory voice.

a great man always knows better than to explain unless an explanation is demanded. To rush into explanations and excuses is always a sign of weakness.

When you find that people are not telling you the truth---look out!

Unless you are good at guessing, it is not much use being a detective.

It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story.

I'm afraid of death... Yes, but that doesn't stop death coming.