Sherlock Holmes

"The work of a good detective is the work of art."

"I am a man of science, not sentiment."

"You cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear."

"The impossible is but a stepping stone to the probable."

"I do not approve of this use of the violin."

"My mind rebels at stagnation."

"I have my own small methods of arriving at the truth."

"A woman's insight is invaluable in such matters."

"The game is never dull when played with high stakes."

"That is the fundamental problem of the case."

"I never remember faces; I only remember facts."

"The truth will out, Watson, as it always does."

"A man of your sagacity must have observed certain facts."

"Genius is the capacity to see patterns where others see chaos."

"The world is full of forgery, but truth is singular."

"I have solved the problem of the case in my own mind."

"The game is the thing, not the glory."

"One must always consider the possibilities."

"I derive my strength from isolation and analysis."

"The mind is like a house; one should furnish it with great care."

"All things are difficult before they become easy."

"I cannot accept the conventional wisdom when logic dictates otherwise."

"That is the thing about human nature: it is endlessly fascinating."

"The most dangerous criminal is the one who believes he is righteous."

"I have no use for emotions, but I understand their power."

"The solution to every mystery lies in the details."

"Good heavens, this is tragic!"

"I have yet to find a case that cannot be solved with logic."

"The facts, my dear Watson, always tell the story."

"I am not moved by the sentiment of the matter."