„The English are very stupid,” said Poirot. “They think that they can deceive anyone but that no one can deceive them.“

— Agatha Christie

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„Think of life as it really is, think of the details of life; and then think that there is no meaning in it, no purpose, no goal except the grave. Surely only fools or self-deceivers, or those whose lives are exceptionally fortunate, can face that thought without flinching?“
— George Orwell
„“Well, what are you doing? What have you done?”“I am sitting in this char,” said Poirot. “Thinking,” he added.“Is that all?” said Mrs. Oliver.“It is the important thing,” said Poirot.“
— Agatha Christie
„It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.“
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
„Each time I fail to think about death, I have the impression of cheating, of deceiving someone in me.“
— Emil M. Cioran
„Poirot," I said. "I have been thinking.""An admirable exercise my friend. Continue it.“
— Agatha Christie
„Yes, it is true that sometimes unusually intelligent and sensitive children can appear to be stupid. But stupid children can sometimes appear to be stupid as well. I think that's something you might have to consider.“
— Douglas Adams