"The example of patient suffering is in itself the most powerful argument against the use of the whip."Courage
"It is of the highest importance that we do not allow our feelings to prejudice our judgment."Wisdom
"One should always look for a possible alternative and provide against it."
"A man always finds it hard to realize that he may have forfeited the respect of all the world."Truth
"Data! Data! Data! I can't make bricks without clay."Knowledge
"You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is quite clear."Wisdom
"The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes."Knowledge
"It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data."Science
"When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."
"I have no data yet. It is a capital mistake to theorize before you have data."Wisdom
"My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work."Work
"The game is afoot!"Adventure
"I am the most long-suffering of mortals."Patience
"There is nothing like first-hand evidence."Truth
"How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible you must, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?"
"I never guess. It is a capital mistake to guess. I have my facts."Knowledge
"You have presented an inch of yourself to my inspection."
"One should always look for a possible alternative and provide against it."Wisdom
"Crime is common. Logic is rare."Wisdom
"I make use of all the facts which are brought to my notice."Science
"Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognizes genius."
"The case has been an interesting one."Adventure
"I have spent the whole of the morning in looking into the facts of the case."
"It is of the highest importance that we should be back in London tonight."
"I am glad of a chance to study you."
"You interest me very much."
"The facts appear to be of importance."
"This is rather like watching a very slow performance of a play."Patience
"I have no basis for working upon! Give me something to start with."Knowledge
"The man who builds a moated grange is certainly a man of means."