Agatha Christie Book Quotes, born September 15, 1890, in Torquay, Devon, England, is the world’s best-selling fiction writer, revered as the “Queen of Mystery.” Her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, featuring iconic detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, have enthralled readers with masterful plots in works like And Then There Were None and Murder on the Orient Express. Christie’s books are rich with memorable lines that reveal her sharp wit, deep understanding of human nature, and knack for suspense. These 15 quotes—sourced from her novels and short stories—capture the essence of her storytelling, inviting readers to delve into the intrigue and wisdom of her literary world.
15 Agatha Christie Book Quotes
- “The impossible could not have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances.” (Murder on the Orient Express, 1934)
- “Instinct is a marvelous thing. It can neither be explained nor ignored.” (The Mysterious Affair at Styles, 1920)
- “Very few of us are what we seem.” (The Man in the Mist, 1929)
- “One doesn’t recognize the really important moments in one’s life until it’s too late.” (And Then There Were None, 1939)
- “These little grey cells. It is up to them.” (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, 1926)
- “Everything must be taken into account. If the fact will not fit the theory—let the theory go.” (The Mysterious Affair at Styles, 1920)
- “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.” (The ABC Murders, 1936)
- “A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.” (The Hound of Death, 1933)
- “Fear of death is worse than death itself.” (A Murder Is Announced, 1950)
- “The truth, however ugly in itself, is always curious and beautiful to seekers after it.” (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, 1926)
- “Never tell all you know—not even to the person you know best.” (The Secret Adversary, 1922)
- “To every problem, there is a most simple solution.” (The Seven Dials Mystery, 1929)
- “Many lack originality in their lack of originality.” (Death on the Nile, 1937)
- “The life of man is of no greater duration than the breath of his nostrils.” (Sad Cypress, 1940)
- “Everyone is a potential murderer—in everyone there arises from time to time the wish to kill—though not the will to kill.” (Curtain, 1975)
Agatha Christie’s book quotes are a treasure trove of suspense, insight, and timeless wisdom, inviting readers to unravel the mysteries of human nature. Which one stirs your curiosity? Drop it in the comments and keep the Queen of Mystery’s legacy thriving!
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