The Secret Adversary
Agatha Christie
Top 10 Best Quotes
“Never tell all you know—not even to the person you know best.”
“To all those who lead monotonous lives in the hope that they may experience at second hand the delights and dangers of adventure. [author's dedication]”
“A great many men are mad, and no one knows it. They do not know it themselves”
“That's the curious part about speaking the truth. No one does believe it.”
“Youth is a failing only too easily outgrown.”
“Marriage is called all sorts of things, a haven, and a refuge, and a crowning glory, and a state of bondage, and lots more. But do you know what I think it is?' 'What?' 'A sport!' 'And a damned good sport too,' said Tommy.”
“Money, money, money! I think about money morning, noon and night! I dare say it's mercenary of me, but there it is”
“I've always jumped on sentiment—and here I am being more sentimental than anybody. What idiots girls are! I've always thought so. I suppose I shall sleep with his photograph under my pillow, and dream about him all night. It's dreadful to feel you've been false to your principles.”
“I've often noticed that when coincidences start happening they go on happening in the most extraordinary way. I dare say it's some natural law that we haven't found out.”
“Two young adventurers for hire. Willing to do anything, go anywhere. Pay must be good. No reasonable offer refused.”
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love, youth, foolishness, girl, madness, mystery, money, monologue, coincidence, romance, humor, rage, experience
