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My mind," he said, "rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am in my own proper atmosphere. I can dispense then with artificial stimulants. But I abhor the dull routine of existence. I crave for mental exaltation. That is why I have chosen my own particular profession, or rather created it, for I am the only one in the world.

Arthur Conan Doyle

Stichwörter: sherlock-holmes mind mystery rebellion mental stagnation

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The man might have died in a fit; but then the jewels are missing," mused the Inspector, "Ha! I have a theory. These flashes come upon me at times... What do you think of this, Holmes? Sholto was, on his own confession, with his brother last night. The brother died in a fit, on which Sholto walked off the treasure! How's that?"
"On which the dead man very considerately got up and locked the door on the inside," said Holmes.

Arthur Conan Doyle

Stichwörter: sherlock-holmes murder mystery irony treasure sherlock inspector

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No: I am not tired. I have a curious constitution. I never remember feeling tired by work, though idleness exhausts me completely." ~ Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Conan Doyle

Stichwörter: sherlock-holmes mystery sherlock

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Only that I insist upon your dining with us. It will be ready in half an hour. I have oysters and a brace of grouse, with something a little choice in white wines. Watson, you have never yet recognized my merits as a housekeeper. ~ Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Conan Doyle

Stichwörter: sherlock-holmes mystery sherlock

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How sweet the morning air is! See how that one little cloud floats like a pink feather from some gigantic flamingo. Now the red rim of the sun pushes itself over the London cloud-bank. It shines on a good many folk, but on none, I dare bet, who are on a stranger errand than you and I. How small we feel with our petty ambitions and strivings in the presence of the great elemental forces of Nature!

Arthur Conan Doyle

Stichwörter: sherlock-holmes nature morning london clouds sunrise petty-ambitions strange-errands strivings

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I am not the law, but I represent justice so far as my feeble powers go.

Arthur Conan Doyle

Stichwörter: sherlock-holmes

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My business is that of every other good citizen - to uphold the law.

Arthur Conan Doyle

Stichwörter: sherlock-holmes

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Crime is common. Logic is rare. Therefore it is upon the logic rather than upon the crime that you should dwell.