Charlie Chan Quotations

Charlie Chan is a fictional Chinese-American detective created by Earl Derr Biggers, reportedly inspired by the career of Honolulu policeman Chang Apana.

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A thousand pardons. Assault and battery not permitted without license from boxing comission.
- Source: The Black Camel
Mind like parachute - only function when open.
- Source: Charlie Chan at the Circus
Contradiction, Please.
- Common expression made by Chan
Contradiction, Please! Case still open like swinging gate.
- Source: Charlie Chan at the Opera

"Husband is like toupe, both used to cover up"
Source: Black Magic

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Death is a Black Camel that kneels unbidden at every gate. Tonight, black camel knelt here.