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"Mr. Satterthwaite's self-confidence came back to him with a rush. He felt a sudden sense of power. He was tempted to be consciously dramatic."

--lol These stories are reminiscent of puzzles, and I find him quite a naive character, but in a charming way. I feel like this collection really should have been titled using his name, not Quin's.

"...Can't anyone let past things be?"

"A thing is only past when it is done with," said Mr. Quin.

"A problem is not necessarily unsolvable because it has remained unsolved."

I love that--the logic of it. I think this little scene touches on a foundation of doing science, good science at least: avoid making assumptions, avoid assuming you know any answers, avoid being dogmatic; just keep observing and questioning. Sometimes the questioning's all you'll ever have; answers may never come, especially accurate ones.