Evil Under the Sun (1982) - Quotes

The Value of Women Beyond Momentary Influence

Poirot: The Arlena Stewarts of this world do not count; their domination is of the moment. Really to count, a woman must have either goodness or brains.

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Mother's Day Discontent

Rex: And how is your lovely mother, this morning?

Linda: She's not lovely and she's not my mother!

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Miscommunication About Sir Horace's Delay

Daphne: I've just had a telephone call from your friend Sir Horace. He says he's having trouble with his... his... his piffle valve?

Poirot: Such a valve still has to be invented, Madame.

Daphne: Oh, well I dare say you're right, I wasn't paying that much attention, anyway the result is he'll be 24 hours late.

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The Duality of Peace and Evil

Christine: I'm better now. In fact, I'm determined to enjoy myself. It's so blissful here, so tranquil, so far from all violence and trouble.

Poirot: Yes, you are right, Madame; the sky is blue, the sun is shining, and yet you forget that everywhere there is evil under the sun.

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A Late Arrival and an Exhausted Companion

Arlena: I'm so sorry, are we late? Patrick insisted upon rowing me right round the island and it's much bigger than I thought. Poor darling, he's absolutely exhausted.

Daphne: I'm not in the least surprised.

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Wit and Coarseness in Conversation

Rex: Anyway darlings, it must have cost you a pretty bundle closing a hit show like that. Would either of you care to comment on that?

Odell: Why don't you go and play with yourself.

Myra: Excessively.

Rex: Is coarseness a substitute for wit, I ask myself?

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Struggles with Emotions and Self-Control

Poirot: Pardon, Madame. Je m'excuse.

Christine: Please stay. I'm just being silly. I wish I had more self-control, didn't show what I feel.

Poirot: Well, that is sometimes not easy for the ladies.

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Cocktail Preferences in a Casual Conversation

Daphne: How about a cocktail, Monsieur Poirot? White Lady, a Sidecar, Mainbrace or Between the Sheets?

Poirot: No, if I could have a Crème de Cassis or a Sirop de Banane. Do you have — banana syrup?

Daphne: Certainly.

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A Playful Introduction to Poirot

Flewitt's Secretary: Hercules Parrot, sir!

Poirot: Poirot, Mademoiselle; pucker your lips as though about to bestow a kiss! Poi-rot.

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Arrival and Hospitality at the Gathering

Arlena: Oh, dear! I'm the last to arrive.

Daphne: Have a sausage. You must be starving having to wait all that time in your room.

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Insurance Challenges in a Prolonged Investigation

Flewitt: Morning, Poirot. I hope you have some good news for me. This case has been hanging fire for four months.

Poirot: No, I'm afraid it's one of those rare cases where an insurance company must — laugh and lump it.

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Frustration Towards a Cow's Behavior

Myra: I could just kill that cow!

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Comment on Arlena's Fashion Choices

Myra: If that's Arlena, she must be being dressed by Woolworths these days.

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A Playful Warning from Arlena

Arlena: If it's fun you're looking for, darling, go play with the jellyfish.

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A Request for Morning Greetings

Arlena: Linda, do stop standing there like a coughdrop and say good morning to Monsieur Poirot!

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Critique of Poor Driving Experience

Arlena: Thank you for those three hours of sheer, and unadulterated hell! This may come as a nasty surprise to you but shock absorbers have been standardized equipment on motorized vehicles for thirty years!

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Women’s Strength in Loss

Daphne: Don't believe all that about her being too weedy. Women fight like tigers when losing their husbands. Not that I've had much experience at that sort of thing myself.

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Misunderstanding Poirot's Approach to Crime

Daphne: Monsieur Poirot, you have the French obsession — I'm sorry, Belgian obsession — with crime passionnel. But you're barking up the wrong tree.

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Critique of Tyranian Medical Expertise

Daphne: Have you ever met a Tyranian doctor, Monsieur Poirot? The limit of their skill is determining the fitness of an ox to pull a cart.

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Daphne's Threatening Warning to Others

Daphne: If I can't see you faces shining in every knife, fork and spoon, I'll have your guts for garters! Understood?

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Misinterpretation of "Cherchez la femme

Daphne: Look, I was wrong about cherchez la femme. Sorry about that, but it's quite obviously cherchez le fruit. Rex, see, is the only one unaccounted for.

Daphne's Unique Comparison of Running Style

Daphne: She runs like a dromedary with dropsy.

A Reflection on Competition and Talent

Daphne: Arlena and I were in the chorus of a show together, not that I could ever compete. Even in those days, she could always throw her legs up in the air higher than any of us... and wider.

A Plea for Discretion and Assistance

Daphne: Dear Monsieur Poirot, a word in your ear. The whole world knows that you are a man of enormous discretion and gallantry, a man not only privy to the secrets of kings and prime ministers, but also a man who would never willingly stand by and see a lady in trouble without rushing to her aid. I appeal to you now, as just such a frail woman, in need of help. In fact I throw myself on your mercy. Couldn't we make this a private investigation? You know how peculiar people can be about a spot of murder.

The Folly of Tricking Hercule Poirot

Poirot: You see, it is folly to try and trick Hercule Poirot... even in a dead language.

Perception of Innocence in Evil Under the Sun

Poirot: A picture of innocence.

Poirot Reveals the Murderer's Identity

Poirot: Mesdames, Mademoiselle, Messieurs — the reason I asked you to meet me here this morning — please, Monsieur — is that I, Hercule Poirot, have discovered the identity of the murderer of Madame Marshall. This need surprise no one. Are you all comfortable? Even the murderer?

The Importance of Rest for Clarity

Poirot: Madame, there is nothing like a good night's rest to clear the little grey cells. Kindly ask all our friends to foregather in the lounge after they have finished their petit dejeuner, when all will be revealed.