--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We will make them tell us what it is,\"…" description: "\"“We will make them tell us what it is,\" said Poirot. \"Third degree?\" said Colonel Carbury. \"No.\" Poirot shook his head. \"Just ordinary conversation. On..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/023/agatha-christie-154_truth_we-will-make-them-tell-us-what-it-is-sai_1853344.jpg" --- # We will make them tell us what it is," said Poirot. "Third… ![“We will make them tell us what it is," said Poirot. "Third degree?" said Colonel Carbury. "No." Poirot shook his head. "Just ordinary conversation. On the whole, you know, people tell you the truth. Because it is easier! Because it is less strain on the inventive faculties! You can tell one lie…” quote by Agatha Christie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/023/agatha-christie-154_truth_we-will-make-them-tell-us-what-it-is-sai_1853344.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/023/agatha-christie-154_truth_we-will-make-them-tell-us-what-it-is-sai_1853344.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/023/agatha-christie-154_truth_we-will-make-them-tell-us-what-it-is-sai_1853344.jpg) > ““We will make them tell us what it is," said Poirot. "Third degree?" said Colonel Carbury. "No." Poirot shook his head. "Just ordinary conversation. On the whole, you know, people tell you the truth. Because it is easier! Because it is less strain on the inventive faculties! You can tell one lie - or two lies - or three lies or even four lies - but you cannot lie all the time. And so - the truth becomes plain.”” [Agatha Christie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/agatha-christie/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Poirot argues that ordinary conversation reveals truth more easily than forced interrogation. **In simple terms:** Simple talk uncovers truth. Key Takeaway Speak plainly to discover truth. Themes truth communication investigation Mood analytical inquisitive Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - interrogations - journalism - customer service - conflict resolution Key Concepts psychology truthfulness Questions to Reflect On - How can you encourage honesty in conversation? - When is direct questioning necessary? 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