“Charlie Chan in Egypt” quotes

“Inconspicuous molehill sometimes more important than conspicuous mountain.”
Warner Oland - Charlie Chan

“Regret efforts have been unsuccessful. Admitting failure like drinking bitter tea.”
Warner Oland - Charlie Chan

“- Prof. John Thurston: Why should anyone have committed such a fantastic crime?
- Charlie Chan: Very strange. Might almost believe in power of ancient goddess.”
Frank Conroy - Prof. John Thurston
Warner Oland - Charlie Chan

“- Carol Arnold: It was terrible sitting here waiting, wondering how your plan would work out.
- Charlie Chan: Courage greatest devotion to those we love.”
Pat Paterson - Carol Arnold
Warner Oland - Charlie Chan

“With back to wall can fight off demon of sleeplessness.”
Warner Oland - Charlie Chan

“Drop of water on thirsty tongue more precious than gold in purse.”
Warner Oland - Charlie Chan

“- Prof. John Thurston: Why didn't you warn us? Your carelessness is responsible for that boy's death!
- Charlie Chan: Most regretful. Impossible to prepare defense unless direction of attack is known.”
Frank Conroy - Prof. John Thurston
Warner Oland - Charlie Chan

“Journey of life like feather in stream - must go with current.”
Warner Oland - Charlie Chan

“- Tom Evans: The design alternates with the symbols of life and death.
- Charlie Chan: Story of man very short. Life... death... life... death.”

Thomas Beck - Tom Evans
Warner Oland - Charlie Chan