Quotations: Poirot Flashcards

1
Q

“I believe that when we find the explanation of that telephone call…”

A

“we shall find the explanation of the murder.”

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2
Q

“It is completely unimportant,” said Poirot…

A

"”That is why it is so interesting,” he added softly”

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3
Q

“It occurred to me that…”

A

“there was not much which escaped Hercule Poirot. (Sheppard about Poirot)

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4
Q

“Let us take a man—a very ordinary man…”

A

“A man with no idea of murder in his heart. There is in him somewhere a strain of weakness—deep down.”

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5
Q

“Newspaper paragraphs are not always true, mademoiselle,”…

A

“murmured Poirot, having the grace to look ashamed of himself”

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6
Q

“He looked…”

A

“ridiculously full of his own importance. (Sheppard about Poirot)”

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7
Q

“Each one of you…”

A

“has something to hide.”

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8
Q

“But, for the sake of your good sister…”

A

“I am willing to give you the chance of another way out.”

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