Break Quote by Agatha Christie
“Vous eprouves trop d'emotion, Hastings, It affects your hands and your wits. Is that a way to fold a coat? And regard what you have done to my pyjamas. If the hairwash breaks what will befall them?' 'Good heavens, Poirot,' I cried, 'this is a matter of life and death. What does it matter what happens to our clothes?' 'You have no sense of proportion Hastings. We cannot catch a train earlier than the time that it leaves, and to ruin one's clothes will not be the least helpful in preventing a murder.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, 1926
Emotions can cloud judgment and hinder practical action, especially in crises.
In simple terms: Strong feelings can impair clear thinking.
Key Takeaway
Stay calm and prioritize tasks.
Themes
emotions
judgment
crisis
practicality
Mood
tense
reflective
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- investigations
- emergencies
- personal conflicts
Key Concepts
psychology
decision making
stress management
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance feeling with logic?
- When is emotional insight valuable?
A Different Perspective
Emotions are sometimes necessary for empathy and motivation.
