The Seven Dials Mystery Quotes

“To rush into explanations is always a sign of weakness.”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“fiction is founded on truth... unless things did happen, people couldn't think of them.”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“In my opinion half the people who spend their lives avoiding being run over by buses had much better be run over and put safely out of the way. They're no good.”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“It's a rotten job, but somebody's got to do it.”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“I don't like anyone who comes and dies in my house on purpose to annoy me," said Lord Caterham obstinately.”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“What I think is a different matter. Maybe I think some rather curious things—but until thinking's got you somewhere it's no use talking about it.”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“It’s odd, isn’t it, why farce so often seems to get mixed up with tragedy?”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“Marriage, especially at my age, is not to be undertaken without full–er–consideration. Equality of birth, similarity of tastes, general suitability, and the same religious creed–all these things are necessary and the pros and cons have to be weighed and considered.”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“... he said "I simply can't believe it, that's all."
"Oh, nonsense," said Jimmy. "You must get into the habit of believing six impossible things before breakfast...”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“Expect me when you see me.”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“I often find these self-made men are inconsiderate. Very possibly that is why they amass such large fortunes.”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“But nothing will suit him now but the best! He's got on wonderfully, and naturally he wants something to show for it, but many's the time I wonder where it will end.”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“Bundle frowned. This business of the clocks was curious. She must get hold of Bill Eversleigh. He had been there, she knew. To think was to act with Bundle. She got up and went over to the writing desk. It was an inlaid affair with a lid that rolled back. Bundle sat down at it, pulled a sheet of notepaper towards her and wrote. Dear Bill,—”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“You've brought out your best butter." [you're laying on the flattery thickly]”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“I attribute my success entirely to my habits of early rising, frugal living, and methodical habits.”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“Only to those who don’t know you–who are taken in by your delusive appearance of meekness and decorum.’ ‘I like your long words.’ ‘All out of crossword puzzles.’ ‘So educative.”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“Different kinds of danger suit different kinds of people...”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“myself,”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“The syndicate was inclined to be despondent about it.”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery

“Come and have a cocktail. It's nearly lunch time.”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery