What they need is a little immorality in their lives. Then they wouldn't be so busy looking for it in other people's.

I just woke up feeling happy this morning. You know those days when everything in the world seems right.

One does see so much evil in a village,' murmured Miss Marple in an explanatory voice.

I've got an uncle myself. Nobody should be held responsible for their uncles. Nature's little throwbacks - that's how I look at it.

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

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

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.