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Murder on the Orient Express quotes

  • British Military Escort: How did you know it was him, sir? From just a tiny crack on the wall?

    Hercule Poirot: I have the advantage. I can only see the world as it should be. And when it is not the imperfection stands out like the nose in the middle of a face. It... it makes most of life unbearable, but it is useful in the detection of crime.

    British Military Escort: But it's as though you see into their hearts and divine their true natures.

    Hercule Poirot: And whatever people say, there is right, there is wrong. There is nothing in between.

  • Hercule Poirot: Whatever people say, there is right. There is wrong. There is nothing in-between.