Prisoners at the bar, have you anything to say in your defence?

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

What they need is a little immorality in their lives. Then they wouldn't be so busy looking for it in other people's.

There are some people who don't conform to the signals. An ordinary well-regulated locomotive slows down or pulls up when it sees the red light hoisted against it. Perhaps I was born color blind. When I see the red signal -- I can't help forging ahead. And in the end, you know, that spells disaster.

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

Who is there who has not felt a sudden startled pang at reliving an old experience or feeling an old emotion?

Courage is the resolution to face the unforeseen.