The Seven Dials Mystery

“To rush into explanations is always a sign of weakness.””

— Agatha Christie

“fiction is founded on truth... unless things did happen, people couldn't think of them.””

— Agatha Christie

“In my opinion half the people who spend their lives avoiding being run over by buses had much better be run over and put safely out of the way. They're no good.””

— Agatha Christie

“It's a rotten job, but somebody's got to do it.””

— Agatha Christie

“I don't like anyone who comes and dies in my house on purpose to annoy me," said Lord Caterham obstinately.””

— Agatha Christie

“What I think is a different matter. Maybe I think some rather curious things”

— Agatha Christie

“It’s odd, isn’t it, why farce so often seems to get mixed up with tragedy?””

— Agatha Christie

“Marriage, especially at my age, is not to be undertaken without full–er–consideration. Equality of birth, similarity of tastes, general suitability, and the same religious creed–all these things are necessary and the pros and cons have to be weighed and considered.””

— Agatha Christie

“You've brought out your best butter." [you're laying on the flattery thickly]””

— Agatha Christie