From an early age I knew very strongly the lust to kill.

Things never come when they are expected.

Speech ... is an invention of man's to prevent him from thinking.

Tea! Bless ordinary everyday afternoon tea!

The simplest explanation is always the most likely.

The young people think the old people are fools -- but the old people know the young people are fools.

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.