Agatha Christie Quotes

A collection of quotes by Agatha Christie.

Agatha Christie (1890-1976) was a renowned English writer, widely regarded as the Queen of Crime. Born as Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller in Torquay, Devon, she showcased her talent for storytelling from a young age. Christie's literary career began with her first novel, "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" (1920), introducing the beloved detective character Hercule Poirot, who appeared in 33 of her novels and many short stories. She also created the well-known spinster character, Miss Jane Marple, featured in numerous books.

Christie's remarkable career spanned over 50 years and encompasses an immense body of work, including 80 detective novels, several West End plays, and a successful career in the theater. Her novels have been translated into more than 100 languages, making her one of the most widely read authors of all time.

Some of her most famous works include "Murder on the Orient Express" (1934) and "Death on the Nile" (1937), both of which have been adapted into highly successful films. Christie's writing combined intricate plots, astute observation, and memorable characters, captivating readers with her skillful storytelling and ability to keep them guessing until the very end.

Agatha Christie's immense popularity and enduring legacy have made her one of the most celebrated and beloved authors in the mystery genre. Her works continue to entertain and engage readers around the world, with her stories often being adapted for television, film, and stage productions long after her passing.

One of the luckiest things that can happen to you in life is

One of the luckiest things that can happen to you in life is, I think, to have a happy childhood.

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Bagi sebagian orang kebenaran itu penting, sebab mereka dapa

Bagi sebagian orang kebenaran itu penting, sebab mereka dapat menerimanya. Mereka dapat menghadapi kebenaran dengan tabah - ketabahan yang hanya dimiliki orang-orang yang mengharapkan kehidupan yang cerah.

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An archaeologist is the best husband any woman can have: the

An archaeologist is the best husband any woman can have: the older she gets, the more interested he is in her.

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If the thing you want beyond anything cannot be, it is much

If the thing you want beyond anything cannot be, it is much better to recognize it and go forward, instead of dwelling on one's regrets and hopes.

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Life Dreams Inspirational Agatha Christie An Autobiography

There were to be no short cuts to the truth. Instead he woul

There were to be no short cuts to the truth. Instead he would have to adopt a longer, but a reasonably sure method. There would have to be conversation. Much conversation. For in the long run, either through a lie, or through truth, people were bound to give themselves away...

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Truth People Method

You know, Emily was a selfish old woman in her way. She was

You know, Emily was a selfish old woman in her way. She was very generous, but she always wanted a return. She never let people forget what she had done for them - and, that way she missed love.

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Love Generosity Selfishness Altruism

Un archeologo è il miglior marito che una donna possa avere

Un archeologo è il miglior marito che una donna possa avere: più lei diventa vecchia, più lui s'interessa a lei.

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Life Inspiration

To every problem, there is a most simple solution.

To every problem, there is a most simple solution.

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Inspirational

It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people

It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realize just how much you love them.

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Love People Inspirational Cutelove Cute Quotesonlove

I have given them life instead of death, freedom instead of

I have given them life instead of death, freedom instead of the cords of superstition, beauty and truth instead of corruption and exploitation. The old bad days are over for them, the Light of the Aton has risen, and they can dwell in peace and harmony freed from the shadow of fear and oppression.

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Life Death Truth Beauty Peace Light Harmony

There's too much tendency to attribute to God the evils that

There's too much tendency to attribute to God the evils that man does of his own free will.

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God

The best time to plan a book is while you're doing the dishe

The best time to plan a book is while you're doing the dishes.

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Best

If one sticks too rigidly to one's principles, one would har

If one sticks too rigidly to one's principles, one would hardly see anybody.

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Character

I know nothing about pistols and revolvers, which is why I u

I know nothing about pistols and revolvers, which is why I usually kill off my characters with a blunt instrument or better with poisons. Besides, poisons are neat and clean and really exciting... I do not think I could look a really ghastly mangled body in the face. It is the means that I am interested in. I do not usually describe the end, which is often a corpse.

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Authors & Writing

Curious things, habits. People themselves never knew they ha

Curious things, habits. People themselves never knew they had them.

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Habits

One doesn't recognize the really important moments in one's

One doesn't recognize the really important moments in one's life until it's too late.

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Value

I married an archaeologist because the older I grow, the mor

I married an archaeologist because the older I grow, the more he appreciates me.

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Age

Every murderer is probably somebody's old friend.

Every murderer is probably somebody's old friend.

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Friends

There is nothing so dangerous for anyone who has something t

There is nothing so dangerous for anyone who has something to hide as conversation! A human being, Hastings, cannot resist the opportunity to reveal himself and express his personality which conversation gives him. Every time he will give himself away.

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Conversation

I have learnt that I am me, that I can do the things that, a

I have learnt that I am me, that I can do the things that, as one might put it, me can do, but I cannot do the things that me would like to do.

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Ability