Poirot," I said. "I have been thinking." "An admirable exercise my friend. Continue it.
Agatha ChristieRead
You should employ your little grey cells.
Interpretation
Use your intelligence and critical thinking to solve problems.
The quote emphasizes the importance of using one's intellect and analytical skills to navigate challenges in life. Agatha Christie, a renowned mystery writer, suggests that thoughtful consideration and mental effort are essential for making sound decisions and uncovering truths.
In practice
In a workshop on problem-solving, you could say this quote to encourage participants to think creatively.
Poirot," I said. "I have been thinking." "An admirable exercise my friend. Continue it.
Best of an island is once you get there - you can't go any farther...you've come to the end of things.
Where large sums of money are concerned, it is advisable to trust nobody.
I have wanted . . . to commit a murder myself. I recognized this as the desire of the artist to express himself! . . . But-incongruous as it may seem to some-I was restrained and hampered by my innate sense of justice. The innocent must not suffer.
Sitting here with one's knitting, one just sees the facts. -"The Blood-Stained Pavement
No, my friend, I am not drunk. I have just been to the dentist, and need not return for another six months! Is it not the most beautiful thought? --Poirot
I am not more gifted than anybody else. I am just more curious than the average person and I will not give up a problem until I have found the proper solution.
The purpose of today's training is to defeat yesterday's understanding.
You desire that which exceeds my humble powers, but I trust in the compassion and mercy of the All-powerful God.
To me, it's obvious that the winner has to bet very selectively. It's been obvious to me since very early in life. I don't know why it's not obvious to very many other people.
What if desire wasn't an urge to be tamed, but a beacon of truth to be followed?
In this world of numbness and information overload, the ability to feel, my boy, is a rare gift indeed.
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