I like to see an angry Englishman, " said Poirot. "They are very amusing. The more emotional they feel the less command they have of language.

At the small table, sitting very upright, was one of the ugliest old ladies he had ever seen. It was an ugliness of distinction - it fascinated rather than repelled.

But I know human nature, my friend, and I tell you that, suddenly confronted with the possibility of being tried for murder, the most innocent person will lose his head and do the most absurd things.

I am not one to rely upon the expert procedure. It is the psychology I seek, not the fingerprint or the cigarette ash.

I believe, Messieurs, in loyalty---to one's friends and one's family and one's caste.

Love without judging. Love without reason.

The key to success is to first know thyself. The definition of success by another person must not paralyse you or make you think less of your potential to succeed in your own way.

Moving forward requires that one first take a step.

Do not remove a fly from your friend's forehead with a hatchet.

Be hungry for success, hungry to make your mark, hungry to be seen and to be heard and to have an effect. And as you move up and become successful, make sure also to be hungry for helping others.

Africa is to be pitied, worshipped or dominated

I would love to meet Bob Marley. I mean, he's passed, but that's somebody that I would've loved to meet.

Treat everyone the same until you find out they're an idiot.

Ninety-five percent of the time when I run a contest I've purchased the giveaway prizes with advertising money.

Remembrance, like Rembrandt, is dark but festive. Remembered ones dress up for the occasion and sit still. Memory is a photo-studio de luxe on an infinite Fifth Power Avenue.