Nowadays, no one believes in evil. It is considered, at most, a mere negation of good. Evil, people say, is done by those who know no better – who are undeveloped – who are to be pitied rather than blamed. But, M. Poirot, evil is real! It is a fact! I believe in Evil as I believe in Good. It exists! It is powerful! It walks the earth!’ He stopped. His breath was coming fast. He wiped his forehead with his handkerchief and looked suddenly apologetic. ‘I’m sorry. I got carried away.

Nowadays, no one believes in evil. It is considered, at most, a mere negation of good. Evil, people say, is done by those who know no better – who are undeveloped – who are to be pitied rather than blamed. But, M. Poirot, evil is real! It is a fact! I believe in Evil as I believe in Good. It exists! It is powerful! It walks the earth!’ He stopped. His breath was coming fast. He wiped his forehead with his handkerchief and looked suddenly apologetic. ‘I’m sorry. I got carried away.

– Agatha Christie –

Evil Under the Sun

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