Delayed Quote by Agatha Christie
“I really cannot understand the point of what you're saying. Really,' said Clotilde, looking at her. 'What a very extraordinary person you are. What sort of a woman are you? Why are you talking like this? Who are you?' Miss Marple pulled down the mass of pink wool that encircled her head, a pink wool scarf of the same kind that she had once worn in the West Indies. 'One of my names,' she said, 'is Nemesis.' 'Nemesis? And what does that mean?' 'I think you know,' said Miss Marple. 'You are a very well educated woman. Nemesis is long delayed sometimes, but it comes in the end.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, 1926
Miss Marple uses the concept of Nemesis to suggest that delayed justice will eventually be served.
In simple terms: Justice may be delayed but arrives.
Key Takeaway
Trust that truth will surface.
Themes
justice
retribution
character insight
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal accountability
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
literary allusion
psychology
mystery
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when justice feels postponed?
- What does “Nemesis” mean to you personally?
A Different Perspective
Justice can be slow and may not satisfy all parties.
