Many years ago, when I was once saying sadly to Max it was a pity I couldn't have taken up archaeology when I was a girl, so as to be more knowledgeable on the subject, he said, 'Don't you realize that at this moment you know more about prehistoric pottery than any woman in England?'

There are many things that are unbelievable. Especially before breakfast, is it not? That is what one of your classics says. Six impossible things before breakfast.

There's nothing so dangerous for anyone who has something to hide as conversation.

The happy people are failures because they are on such good terms with themselves they don't give a damn.

There are more important things than finding the murderer. And justice is a fine word, but it is sometimes difficult to say exactly what one means by it. In my opinion, the important thing is to clear the innocent. - Hercule Poirot

Things never come when they are expected.

You want beauty,' said Hercules Poirot. 'Beauty at any price. For me, it is truth. I want always truth.