Hercule Poirot Sayings, the iconic Belgian detective created by Agatha Christie, is a master of deduction, featured in 33 novels, 2 plays, and over 50 short stories, including classics like Murder on the Orient Express (1934) and Death on the Nile (1937). Known for his meticulous nature, brilliant intellect, and signature mustache, Poirot solves mysteries using his “little grey cells” and a deep understanding of human psychology. Christie, the “Queen of Mystery,” crafted him as a charismatic sleuth with a flair for pithy, memorable sayings. These 15 sayings—sourced from Christie’s novels, short stories, and secondary accounts like BrainyQuote and Wikiquote—capture Poirot’s wit, insight, and philosophy on truth, detection, and human nature.
15 Hercule Poirot Sayings
- “The impossible could not have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances.” (Murder on the Orient Express, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “It is the brain, the little grey cells on which one must rely.” (The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Wikiquote, 2006)
- “Every murderer is probably somebody’s old friend.” (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “I do not approve of murder.” (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Goodreads, n.d.)
- “Instinct is a marvelous thing. It can neither be explained nor ignored.” (The Mysterious Affair at Styles, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “You tell your lies and you think nobody knows. But there are two people who know. Yes—two people. One is le bon Dieu—and the other is Hercule Poirot.” (Death on the Nile, minimalistquotes.com, 2022)
- “Everything must be taken into account. If the fact will not fit the theory—let the theory go.” (The Mysterious Affair at Styles, quotefancy.com, n.d.)
- “The truth, however ugly in itself, is always curious and beautiful to seekers after it.” (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, lenquotes.com, 2021)
- “There is nothing so dangerous for anyone who has something to hide as conversation!” (Peril at End House, Wikiquote, 2006)
- “To rush into explanations is always a sign of weakness.” (The A.B.C. Murders, AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “In the long run, either through a lie, or through truth, people were bound to give themselves away.” (After the Funeral, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Order and method—that is the key to success.” (The Big Four, QuotePark, n.d.)
- “One does not solve a case by running about like a headless chicken.” (Sad Cypress, minimalistquotes.com, 2022)
- “Crime is terribly revealing. Your soul is revealed by your actions.” (Poirot Investigates, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “It is not the past that matters, but the future.” (Hallowe’en Party, lenquotes.com, 2021)
Hercule Poirot’s sayings are a sharp blend of intellectual rigor, elegant wit, and timeless truth, inspiring readers to think critically and unravel life’s puzzles with precision. Which one’s got you ready to sharpen your little grey cells? Drop it in the comments and keep his detective legacy alive!
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