I, myself, was always recognized . . . as the “slow one” in the family. It was quite true, and I knew it and accepted it. Writing and spelling were always terribly difficult for me. My letters were without originality. I was . . . an extraordinarily bad speller and have remained so until this day.
Agatha ChristieI can think of nothing more soul destroying in life than to persist in trying to do a thing you want desperately to do well, and to know that you are at the best second rate.
Agatha ChristieBest of an island is once you get there - you can't go any farther...you've come to the end of things.
Agatha ChristieI have no pity for myself either. So let it be Veronal. But I wish Hercule Poirot had never retired from work and come here to grow vegetable marrows.
Agatha ChristieIt's like all those quiet people, when they do lose their tempers they lose them with a vengeance.
Agatha Christie