Sherlock Holmes

Character in The Hound of the Baskervilles From: The Hound of the Baskervilles

Detective who investigates the curse of the Baskervilles

306 quotes

"The game is most interesting when the stakes are high."
Adventure
"The past is prologue to the present."
History
"There is a danger in being too clever."
Wisdom
"One must observe carefully to see truly."
Wisdom
"The mind is capable of remarkable feats."
Strength
"Fear is often the enemy of reason."
Fear
"Justice delayed is not justice denied."
Justice
"A man's character is revealed in his actions."
Philosophy
"Persistence is the path to victory."
Perseverance
"The power of suggestion is remarkable."
"Knowledge is power, but wisdom is greater."
Knowledge
"The night is dark, but reason prevails."
Wisdom
"One must look beyond appearances."
Wisdom
"The solution reveals itself to the patient."
Patience
"The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes."
Wisdom
"Detection is, or ought to be, an exact science and should be treated in the same cold and unemotional manner."
Science
"You have come to me to have the light of fresh air cast upon your problem."
Knowledge
"The facts seem to admit of only one explanation."
Truth
"I had intended that you should see it in the plural."
Wisdom
"You know my methods. Apply them."
Leadership
"I have certain sources of information upon which I can rely."
Knowledge
"There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact."
Wisdom
"It is my business to know what other people do not know."
Power
"I have my eye upon a suite of rooms in Baker Street."
"It may be that you are not yourself luminous, but that you are a conductor of light."
Inspiration
"When you exclude the impossible, whatever remains must be the truth."
"It is of the highest importance that the right man should be in the right place."
Leadership
"Justice, however, is not a thing to be lightly trifled with."
Justice
"You will find me a dangerous antagonist."
Strength
"My dear fellow, you should really have the courage of your convictions."
Courage