Sherlock Holmes Quotes Quotes

“...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?" (The Sign of the Four, page 111)”
― Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

“My dear Watson,” said he, “I cannot agree with those who rank modesty among the virtues. To the logician all things should be seen exactly as they are, and to underestimate one’s self is as much a departure from truth as to exaggerate one’s own powers.”
― Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter (The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, #9 )

“Helene straightened up from her trunk and pursed her already-drawn lips. “It’s a bit like Mr Holmes always said. ‘Pay attention to details. Everything is important’.”
“Actually I don’t think Mr Holmes ever did say that, not quite in those words at any rate! But I take your point. Anything might be important, therefore everything is important.” I glanced back towards the corner with the pile of burlap sacks thoughtfully. “Everything is important. Everything is a circle.”
“What?” Helene’s startled face appeared round a stack of old books that had an ancient spinning-wheel Miss Hurst had thrown out years ago reposing haughtily—albeit somewhat askew—on top.
“Oh, nothing.”
― Bethany Willcock, Everything

“Vincent grinned at his
sisters. “What did Mr Holmes always say? The world is full of obvious things that no one ever observes.”
― Bethany Willcock, Joy