Everything that has existed, lingers in the Eternity.

But I know human nature, my friend, and I tell you that, suddenly confronted with the possibility of being tried for murder, the most innocent person will lose his head and do the most absurd things.

You've a pretty good nerve," said Ratchett. "Will twenty thousand dollars tempt you?" It will not." If you're holding out for more, you won't get it. I know what a thing's worth to me." I, also M. Ratchett." What's wrong with my proposition?" Poirot rose. "If you will forgive me for being personal - I do not like your face, M. Ratchett," he said.

A man when he is making up to anybody can be cordial and gallant and full of little attentions and altogether charming. But when a man is really in love he can't help looking like a sheep.

To win a war is as disasterous as to lose one.

Very unfortunately, she had no husband. She had never had a husband, and therefore did not kill a husband.

Authors were shy, unsociable creatures, atoning for their lack of social aptitude by inventing their own companions and conversations.