What the detective story is about is not murder but the restoration of order.

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I believe that political correctness can be a form of linguistic fascism, and it sends...

I believe that political correctness can be a form of linguistic fascism, and it sends...

God gives every bird his worm, but He does not throw it into the nest.

God gives every bird his worm, but He does not throw it into the nest.

It was one of those perfect English autumnal days which occur more frequently in memory...

It was one of those perfect English autumnal days which occur more frequently in memory...

We English are good at forgiving our enemies; it releases us from the obligation of...

We English are good at forgiving our enemies; it releases us from the obligation of...

There comes a time when every scientist, even God, has to write off an experiment.

There comes a time when every scientist, even God, has to write off an experiment.

What a child doesn't receive he can seldom later give.

What a child doesn't receive he can seldom later give.

In 1930s mysteries, all sorts of motives were credible which aren't credible today, especially motives...

In 1930s mysteries, all sorts of motives were credible which aren't credible today, especially motives...

Human kindness is like a defective tap, the first gush may be impressive but the...

Human kindness is like a defective tap, the first gush may be impressive but the...

To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.

To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.

I have learned silence from the talkative, tolerance from the intolerant, and kindness from the...

I have learned silence from the talkative, tolerance from the intolerant, and kindness from the...

He who sees a need and waits to be asked for help is as unkind...

He who sees a need and waits to be asked for help is as unkind...

Civilization is just a slow process of learning to be kind

Civilization is just a slow process of learning to be kind

Forget injuries; never forget kindness.

Forget injuries; never forget kindness.

Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together

Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together

Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity and fear of others. Never decide to do nothing...

Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity and fear of others. Never decide to do nothing...

One of the most difficult things to give away is kindness it is usually returned

One of the most difficult things to give away is kindness it is usually returned

Kindness in ourselves is the honey that blunts the sting of unkindness in another.

Kindness in ourselves is the honey that blunts the sting of unkindness in another.

Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or...

Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or...

Men are cruel, but Man is kind.

Men are cruel, but Man is kind.

When we talk about values, I think of rationality in solving problems. Thats something I...

When we talk about values, I think of rationality in solving problems. Thats something I...