Portrait of Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie

Mystery novelist

Modern influential 100 sayings

Sayings by Agatha Christie

I don't think I'm a genius. I just think I'm very good at what I do.

1970s — Interview
Self-Deprecating Unverifiable

Very few of us are what we seem.

1924 — The Man in the Brown Suit
General Confirmed

The young people of today think of nothing but themselves. They have no respect for their elders, no sense of responsibility. And they are so rude!

Unknown — Attributed, common quote
General Unverifiable

I sometimes wonder if I am a woman at all. I am so unfeminine.

1977 — An Autobiography
Self-Deprecating Unverifiable

The greatest joy in life is to be loved.

Unknown — Attributed, common quote
Relationships Unverifiable

I like things to be neat and tidy. I like things to be in order.

1977 — An Autobiography
Food & Drink Unverifiable

Every murderer is probably somebody's old friend.

1920 — The Mysterious Affair at Styles
Life & Aging Confirmed

I usually get my best ideas when I'm eating an apple.

1970s — Interview
Food & Drink Unverifiable

The truth, however ugly in itself, is always beautiful in its expression.

1926 — The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
General Unverifiable

I have been so happy, so blessed, so fortunate, that I sometimes think I must have a guardian angel.

1977 — An Autobiography
Self-Deprecating Unverifiable

Never tell everything you know. It's a good way to lose friends.

Unknown — Attributed, common quote
General Unverifiable

To travel is to live.

Unknown — Attributed, common quote
General Unverifiable

I have always been fond of children. I have always been fond of animals. I have always been fond of nature.

1977 — An Autobiography
Self-Deprecating Unverifiable

The impossible is often the untried.

Unknown — Attributed, common quote
General Unverifiable

I like to be busy. I like to be doing things.

1977 — An Autobiography
General Unverifiable

There's nothing so comfortable as a good, old-fashioned murder.

Unknown — Attributed, common quote
General Unverifiable

I have always had a great respect for the law. I have always had a great respect for justice.

1977 — An Autobiography
Self-Deprecating Unverifiable

I like to write. I like to read. I like to think.

1977 — An Autobiography
General Unverifiable

I'm not a feminist. I'm a woman.

1970s — Interview
General Unverifiable

I've always been an optimist. I've always believed that things will get better.

1977 — An Autobiography
General Unverifiable
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