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 DoyleMots clés sherlock-holmes mind mystery rebellion mental stagnation
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.
Mots clés sherlock-holmes murder mystery irony treasure sherlock inspector
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 DoyleMots clés sherlock-holmes mystery sherlock
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 DoyleMots clés sherlock-holmes mystery sherlock
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 DoyleMots clés sherlock-holmes nature morning london clouds sunrise petty-ambitions strange-errands strivings
I am not the law, but I represent justice so far as my feeble powers go.
Arthur Conan DoyleMots clés sherlock-holmes
My business is that of every other good citizen - to uphold the law.
Arthur Conan DoyleMots clés sherlock-holmes
Crime is common. Logic is rare. Therefore it is upon the logic rather than upon the crime that you should dwell.
Arthur Conan DoyleMots clés sherlock-holmes
Education never ends, Watson. It is a series of lessons, with the greatest for the last.
Arthur Conan DoyleMots clés sherlock-holmes
I'm not a psychopath, I'm a high-functioning sociopath. Do your research.
Steven MoffatMots clés humor sherlock-holmes watson
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