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It seems odd that as far as I know nobody has yet been murdered for having too perfect a character! And yet perfection is undoubtedly an irritating th...more

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At the small table, sitting very upright, was one of the ugliest old ladies he had ever seen. It was an ugliness of distinction - it fascinated rather...more

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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 ...more

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Then there are some minor points that strike me as suggestive - for instance, the position of Mrs. Hubbard's sponge bag, the name of Mrs. Armstrong's ...more

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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 ju...more

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You do think you know about everything," said her husband. I do," said Tuppence.

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What I feel is that if one has got to have a murder actually happening in one's house, one might as well enjoy it, if you know what I mean.

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One must always proceed with method. I made an error of judgment asking you that question. Toeach man his own knowledge. You could tell me the details...more

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In fact-Dr. Sheppard!

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I have no pity for myself either. So let it be Veronal. But I wish Hercule Poirot had never retired from work and come here to grow vegetable marrows.

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Poirot said "you will find,M.le docteur,if you have much to do with cases of this kind,that they all resemble each other in one thing.""what is that?"...more

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And how do you know that these fine begonias are not of equal importance?

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I did not deceive you, mon ami. At most, I permitted you to deceive yourself.

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Two young adventurers for hire. Willing to do anything, go anywhere. Pay must be good. No reasonable offer refused.

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Marriage is called all sorts of things, a haven, and a refuge, and a crowning glory, and a state of bondage, and lots more. But do you know what I thi...more