The only Christian work is good work, well done

Nothing is more cruel to the young than to tell them that the world is made for youth.

If people will bring dynamite into a powder factory, they must expect explosions.

He had the appeal of a very young dog of a very large breed -- a kind of amiable absurdity.

Lawyers enjoy a little mystery, you know. Why, if everybody came forward and told the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth straight out, we should all retire to the workhouse.

We shall know what things are of overmastering importance when they have overmastered us.

I know what you're thinking - that anybody with proper sensitive feelings would rather scrub floors for a living. But I should scrub floors very badly, and I write detective stories rather well. I don't see why proper feelings should prevent me from doing my proper job.