“ Everything must be taken into account. If the fact will not fit the theory—let the theory go. ”
Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920). copy citation
| Author | Agatha Christie |
|---|---|
| Source | The Mysterious Affair at Styles |
| Topic | logic theory facts |
| Date | 1920 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/863/863-h/863-h.htm |
Context
“It was an astonishing thing for a woman of her breeding to do.»
«It is certainly curious,» I agreed. «Still, it is unimportant, and need not be taken into account.»
A groan burst from Poirot.
«What have I always told you? Everything must be taken into account. If the fact will not fit the theory—let the theory go.»
«Well, we shall see,» I said, nettled.
«Yes, we shall see.»
We had reached Leastways Cottage, and Poirot ushered me upstairs to his own room. He offered me one of the tiny Russian cigarettes he himself occasionally smoked.” source
«It is certainly curious,» I agreed. «Still, it is unimportant, and need not be taken into account.»
A groan burst from Poirot.
«What have I always told you? Everything must be taken into account. If the fact will not fit the theory—let the theory go.»
«Well, we shall see,» I said, nettled.
«Yes, we shall see.»
We had reached Leastways Cottage, and Poirot ushered me upstairs to his own room. He offered me one of the tiny Russian cigarettes he himself occasionally smoked.” source
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