Agatha Christie Quotes About Coincidence, 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 detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, have captivated readers with intricate plots in works like Murder on the Orient Express and And Then There Were None. Christie often explored coincidence in her stories, viewing it with a detective’s skepticism as a clue to deeper truths. These 15 quotes—sourced from her novels, short stories, and interviews—reveal her thoughts on coincidence, chance, and the hidden patterns of life, inviting readers to question the role of fate in mystery.
15 Agatha Christie Quotes About Coincidence
- “With the little grey cells, there is no such thing as a coincidence.” (Evil Under the Sun, 1941)
- “Coincidences are curious things, but they are rarely as accidental as they seem.” (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, 1926)
- “A coincidence is only a coincidence until you prove it is not.” (The ABC Murders, 1936)
- “When two events align by chance, one must ask: is it chance, or is it design?” (Death on the Nile, 1937)
- “The mind that trusts coincidence trusts chaos—order must be sought.” (The Mysterious Affair at Styles, 1920)
- “Coincidence is the lazy man’s explanation for what the little grey cells can unravel.” (Peril at End House, 1932)
- “No coincidence is too small to escape the notice of a true detective.” (Murder on the Orient Express, 1934)
- “What appears as chance is often the shadow of intention.” (Cards on the Table, 1936)
- “Coincidences are like breadcrumbs—they lead somewhere, if you follow them.” (A Murder Is Announced, 1950)
- “To believe in coincidence is to ignore the pattern beneath the surface.” (The Murder at the Vicarage, 1930)
- “Chance is a word we use when we do not yet understand the cause.” (Hallowe’en Party, 1969)
- “A single coincidence may be chance; a second demands investigation.” (The Seven Dials Mystery, 1929)
- “The world is full of coincidences, but only the foolish accept them at face value.” (Sad Cypress, 1940)
- “Coincidence is the mask worn by truth when it wishes to remain hidden.” (They Do It with Mirrors, 1952)
- “I do not believe in coincidences—only in facts that have yet to be connected.” (Interview, AZQuotes, n.d.)
Agatha Christie’s quotes about coincidence challenge readers to look beyond chance and seek the truth with a detective’s eye, blending skepticism and curiosity. Which one makes you question the coincidences in your life? Share it in the comments and keep the Queen of Mystery’s legacy thriving!
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