By a man's finger-nails, by his coat-sleeve, by his boots, by his trouser-knees, by the callosities of his forefinger and thumb, by his expression, by his shirt-cuff — By each of these things a man's calling is plainly revealed. That all united should fail to enlighten the competent inquirer in any case is almost inconceivable. You know that a conjurer gets no credit when once he has explained his trick; and if I show you too much of my method of working, you will come to the conclusion that I am a very ordinary individual after all.
Arthur Conan DoyleHis ignorance was as remarkable as his knowledge. Of contemporary literature, philosophy and politics he appeared to know next to nothing... My surprise reached a climax, however, when I found incidentally that he was ignorant of the Copernican Theory and of the composition of the Solar System.
Arthur Conan DoyleThe setting is a worthy one, if the devil did desire to have a hand in the affairs of men.
Arthur Conan DoyleFar away on the path we saw Sir Henry looking back, his face white in the moonlight, his hands raised in horror, glaring helplessly at the frightful thing which was hunting him down. But that cry of pain from the hound had blown all our fears to the winds. If he was vulnerable he was mortal, and if we could wound him we could kill him. Never have I seen a man run as Holmes ran that night.
Arthur Conan DoyleCrime is common. Logic is rare. Therefore it is upon the logic rather than upon the crime that you should dwell.
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I am not the law, but I represent justice so far as my feeble powers go.
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Education never ends, Watson. It is a series of lessons, with the greatest for the last.
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My business is that of every other good citizen - to uphold the law.
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Work is the best antidote to sorrow, my dear Watson.
Arthur Conan DoyleY jamás se mostraba tan formidable como después de pasar días enteros en su sillón, sumido en sus improvisaciones y en sus libros antiguos.
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