15 Agatha Christie Quotes, born Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller on September 15, 1890, in Torquay, England, and died on January 12, 1976, was a British author renowned as the “Queen of Mystery.” Her prolific career produced 66 detective novels, 14 short story collections, and the world’s longest-running play, The Mousetrap. Iconic characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, featured in works such as Murder on the Orient Express (1934) and And Then There Were None (1939), have captivated millions. Selling over two billion books, she remains one of the best-selling authors of all time. These 15 quotes—sourced from her novels, interviews, and secondary accounts like BrainyQuote and Wikiquote—reflect her insights on human nature, mystery, imagination, and life, capturing her sharp wit and timeless wisdom.
15 Agatha Christie Quotes
- “The impossible could not have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances.” (Murder on the Orient Express, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I like living. I have sometimes been wildly, despairingly, acutely miserable, racked with sorrow, but through it all I still know quite certainly that just to be alive is a grand thing.” (An Autobiography, Goodreads, n.d.)
- “One doesn’t recognize the really important moments in one’s life until it’s too late.” (Sad Cypress, AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “The best time for planning a book is while you’re doing the dishes.” (Interview, QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “Everybody said, ‘Follow your heart.’ I did, it got broken.” (The Mysterious Affair at Styles, minimalistquotes.com, 2022)
- “An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets, the more interested he is in her.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Instinct is a marvelous thing. It can neither be explained nor ignored.” (The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Wikiquote, 2006)
- “It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realize just how much you love them.” (An Autobiography, QuotePark, n.d.)
- “Many lack originality, which is why they lack originality.” (The Moving Finger, lenquotes.com, 2021)
- “Crime is terribly revealing. Try and vary your methods as you will, your tastes, your habits, your attitude of mind, and your soul is revealed by your actions.” (Poirot Investigates, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “One is left with the horrible feeling now that war settles nothing; that to win a war is as disastrous as to lose one.” (An Autobiography, Wikiquote, 2006)
- “Every murderer is probably somebody’s old friend.” (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “Imagination is a good servant, and a bad master.” (The Mysterious Affair at Styles, quotefancy.com, n.d.)
- “The young people think the old people are fools—but the old people know the young people are fools.” (Murder at the Vicarage, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “You gave too much rein to your imagination. Imagination is a dangerous thing when it runs away with you.” (And Then There Were None, minimalistquotes.com, 2022)
Agatha Christie’s quotes are a captivating blend of sharp observation, wry humor, and profound insight, inspiring readers to ponder human nature and unravel life’s mysteries. Which one’s got you ready to solve a puzzle or reflect on life? Drop it in the comments and keep her literary legacy alive!
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