Individuals vary, but percentages remain constant. So says the statistician.
Arthur Conan DoyleTags: sherlock-holmes statistics detective sir-arthur-conan-doyle
But there can be no grave for Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson...Shall they not always live in Baker Street? Are they not there this moment, as one writes? Outside, the hansoms rattle through the rain, and Moriarty plans his latest devilry. Within, the sea-coal flames upon the hearth and Holmes and Watson take their well-won case...So they still live for all that love them well; in a romantic chamber of the heart, in a nostalgic country of the mind, where it is always 1895.
Vincent StarrettTags: sherlock-holmes 1895
A Dickens character to me is a theatrical projection of a character. Not that it isn't real. It's real, but in that removed sense. But Sherlock Holmes is simply there. I would be astonished if I went to 221 1/2 B Baker Street and didn't find him."
[An Invitation to Learning, January 1942]
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It is impossible for any Sherlock Holmes story not to have at least one marvelous scene.
[An Invitation to Learning, January 1942]
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...Recognising, as I do, that you are the second highest expert in Europe--"
"Indeed, sir! May I inquire who has the honour to be the first?" Asked Holmes, with some asperity.
"To the man of precised, scientific mind the work of Monsieur Bertillon must always appeal strongly."
"Then had you not better consult him?"
"I said, sir, to the precisely scientific mind. But as a practical man of affairs it is acknowledged that you stand alone. I trust, sir, that I have not inadvertently--"
"Just a little," said Holmes.
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When Dr. Mortimer had finished reading this singular narrative he pushed his spectacles up on his forehead and stared across at Mr. Sherlock Holmes. The latter yawned and tossed the end of his cigarette into the fire.
"Well?" said he.
"Do you not find it interesting?"
"To a collector of fairy-tales.
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John [to Sherlock]: You're incredible. A genius. A good friend. And a lousy driver.
Guy AdamsTags: sherlock-holmes john-watson
No, Sherlock doesn't need another brain. But he could benefit from an extra heart.
Guy AdamsTags: sherlock-holmes john-watson
Your life is not your own. Keep your hands off it.
Arthur Conan DoyleTags: life sherlock-holmes suicide the-veiled-lodger
Desultory readers are seldom remarkable for the exactness of their learning.
Arthur Conan DoyleTags: reading learning sherlock-holmes arthur-conan-doyle watson sir-arthur-conan-doyle desultory-readers
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