More children suffer from interference than from non-interference.

I did not deceive you, mon ami. At most, I permitted you to deceive yourself.

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

When a man is really in love he can't help looking like a sheep.

I'm sure you have a theme: the theme of your life. You can embellish it or desecrate it, but it's your theme, and as long as you follow it, you will experience harmony and peace of mind.

If I were at any time to set out on a career of deceit, it would be of Miss Marple that I should be afraid.

You are the patient one, Mademoiselle,' said Poirot to Miss Debenham. She shrugged her shoulders slightly. 'What else can one do?' You are a philosopher, Mademoiselle.' That implies a detached attitude. I think my attitude is more selfish. I have learned to save myself useless emotion.