No, my friend, I am not drunk. I have just been to the dentist, and need not return for another six months! Is it not the most beautiful thought? --Poirot

A man doesn't wasnt to feel that a woman cares more for him than he cares for her. He doesn't want to feel owned, body and soul. It's that damned possessive attitude. This man is mine---he belongs to me! He wants to get away --- to get free. He wants to own his woman; he doesn't want her to own him.(Simon Boyle)

You regard it as impossible that a sinner should be struck down by the wrath of God! I do not!

If I were at any time to set out on a career of deceit, it would be of Miss Marple that I should be afraid.

Good advice is always certain to be ignored, but that's no reason not to give it.

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

And yet," said Poirot, "suppose an accident-" "Ah, no, my friend-" "From your point of view it would be regrettable, I agree. But nevertheless let us just for one moment suppose it. Then, perhaps, all these here are linked together - by death.