“If I were at any time to set out on a career of deceit, it would be of Miss Marple that I should be afraid.”

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English mystery and detective writer 1890–1976

Ilona Andrews American husband-and-wife novelist duo

Source: Magic Strikes

“Miss Marple twinkled at me.”

Agatha Christie book The Moving Finger

The Moving Finger (1942)

““It makes her rather alarming,” I said.
“Sincerity has that effect,” said Miss Marple.”

Agatha Christie book The Moving Finger

The Moving Finger (1942)

““No,” said Miss Marple. “Murder isn’t a game.”

Agatha Christie (1890–1976) English mystery and detective writer

A Murder is Announced (1950)

“It’s more that I’m afraid of time. And not having enough of it. Time to figure out who I’m supposed to be… to find my place in the world before I have to leave it. I’m afraid of what I’ll miss.”

Ann Brashares The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

Source: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

“How much I missed, simply because I was afraid of missing it.”

Paulo Coelho book Brida

Source: Brida

“"I knew if I came out, there was a possibility I would lose my career. But I didn't do it for my career, I did it for me to live my truth," she says. "I thought, 'I don't want to live and have any shame whatsoever.' I should be proud of who I am, and I don't care if people approve or not. It is who I am."”

Ellen DeGeneres (1958) American stand-up comedian, television host, and actress

Ellen Degeneres talking about her coming out in 1997 with Oprah Winfrey, on the interview on 'Oprah' show on 9th of November 2009

“"Well", said Miss Marple. "Are you going to let her get away with it?" There was a pause, then Father brought down his fist with a crash on the table. "No", he roared — "No, by God I'm not!" Miss Marple nodded her head slowly and gravely. "May God have mercy on her soul," she said.”

Agatha Christie book At Bertram's Hotel

At Bertram's Hotel (1965)

“If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.”

Margaret Thatcher (1925–2013) British stateswoman and politician

“Speak low to me, my Saviour, low and sweet,
From out the hallelujahs, sweet and low,
Lest I should fear, and fall, and miss Thee so,
Who art not missed by any that entreat.”

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806–1861) English poet, author

Reported in Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert, Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), p. 247.

“If I were at any time to set out on a career of deceit, it would be of Miss Marple that I should be afraid.”

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