The human face is, after all, nothing more nor less than a mask.

Sensationalism dies quickly, fear is long-lived.

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

In my experience, people who go about looking for trouble usually find it.

Any coincidencce is worth noticing. You can throw it away later if it is only a coincidence.

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.

To care passionately for another human creature brings always more sorrow than joy; but at the same time, Elinor, one would not be without experience. Anyone who has never really loved has never really lived.