I often wonder why the whole world is so prone to generalise. Generalisations are seldom if ever true and are usually utterly inaccurate.

Money ... is always the great clue to what is happening in the world.

Mr. Jesmond made a peculiar noise rather like a hen who has decided to lay an egg and then thought better of it.

My remarks are, as always, apt, sound, and to the point. (Hercule Poirot)

It is curious - but you cannot make a revolution without honest men. ... Every revolution has had its honest men. They are soon disposed of afterwards.

I don't know. I don't know at all. And that's what's frightening the life out of me. To have no idea.

all women, without in the least meaning it, consider every man they meet as a possible husband for themselves or for their best friend.