Quotes from Arthur Conan Doyle

The most dangerous condition for a man or a nation is when his intellectual side is more developed than his spiritual.

The sun had long set, but one blood-red gash like an open wound lay low in the distant west.

His ignorance was as remarkable as his knowledge. Of contemporary literature, philosophy and politics he appeared to know next to nothing.

One should always look for a possible alternative, and provide against it. It is the first rule of criminal investigation.

Why," said I, glancing up at my companion, "that was surely the bell. Who could come tonight? Some friend of yours, perhaps?" "Except yourself I have none," he answered. "I do not encourage visitors.

WE met next day as he had arranged, and inspected the rooms at No. 221B, [5] Baker Street, of which he had spoken at our meeting. They consisted of a couple of comfortable bed-rooms and a single large airy sitting-room, cheerfully furnished, and illuminated by two broad windows. So desirable in every way were the apartments, and so moderate did the terms seem when divided between us, that the bargain was concluded upon the spot, and we at once entered into possession.

No, it's this poisonous atmosphere. I suppose it is pretty thick, now that you mention it.

While the individual man is an insoluble puzzle, in the aggregate he becomes a mathematical certainty.

The man was dressed only in his Burberry overcoat, his trousers, and an unlaced pair of canvas shoes. As he fell over, his Burberry, which had been simply thrown round his shoulders, slipped off, exposing his trunk.

She is swift in making up her mind and fearless in carrying out her resolutions.

I confess that I have been as blind as a mole, but it is better to learn wisdom late than never to learn it at all.

It's just as well for two fellows to know the worst of one another before they begin to live together.