Crime Quote by Agatha Christie
““If one could order a crime as one does a dinner, what would you choose? . . . Let’s review the menu. Robbery? Frogery? No, I think not. Rather too vegetarian. It must be murder—red-blooded murder—with trimmings, of course.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, 1926
The speaker likens choosing a crime to selecting a dinner, ultimately preferring murder for its dramatic, visceral impact.
In simple terms: Choosing a crime is compared to picking a meal, favoring murder.
Key Takeaway
Consider the moral weight of your choices.
Themes
crime
choice
morality
drama
Mood
dark
ironic
thought‑provoking
Type
literary
satirical
When to use this quote
- writing fiction
- crime analysis
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
ethical relativism
psychology of violence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about society’s fascination with violence?
- Is violence ever a justified choice?
A Different Perspective
Murder may be sensational but lacks justification.
