Quotes about Arthur Conan Doyle

You have a grand gift for silence, Watson. It makes you quite invaluable as a companion.

A fine thought in fine language is a most precious jewel, and should not be hid away, but be exposed for use and ornament.

The temptation to form premature theories upon insufficient data is the bane of our profession.

The Diogenes Club is the queerest club in London, and Mycroft one of the queerest men. He's always there from quarter to five to twenty to eight. It's six now, so if you care for a stroll this beautiful evening I shall be very happy to introduce you to two curiosities.

One other thing, Lestrade," he added, turning round at the door: "'Rache,' is the German for 'revenge;' so don't lose your time looking for Miss Rachel." With which Parthian shot he walked away, leaving the two rivals open-mouthed behind him.

I think Mr. Holmes had not quite got over his illness yet. He's been behaving very queerly, and he is very much excited." "I don't think you need alarm yourself," said I. "I have usually found that there was method in his madness." "Some folks might say there was madness in his method," muttered the Inspector.

It is a capital mistake to theorize before you have all the evidence. It biases the

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

And if I have now been compelled to make a clear statement of his career it is due to those injudicious champions who have endeavoured to clear his memory by attacks upon him whom I shall ever regard as the best and the wisest man whom I have ever known.

His eyes sparkled, and he sent up a great blue triumphant cloud from his cigarette.

At the present instant one of the most revered names in England is being besmirched by a blackmailer, and only I can stop a disastrous scandal.

Anything else?" "He was a man of untidy habits—very untidy and careless. He was left with