The contemporary historian never writes such a true history as the historian of a later generation.

He laughs best who laughs at the end.

I married an archeologist because the older I grow, the more he appreciates me.

Never tell all you know—not even to the person you know best.

Everyone likes talking about himself. - Hercule Poirot

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.

With method and logic one can accomplish anything.