The more public the crime the more mysterious it proves, as ... - Sherlock Holmes

This quote is attributed to Sherlock Holmes.

"The more public the crime the more mysterious it proves, as a rule."

Sherlock Holmes Justice

Character in The Hound of the Baskervilles

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"The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes."

"The moor is a dangerous place, Watson."

"I cannot but think that you are justified in your caution."

"One should always look for a possible alternative."

"Justice must always prevail."

"You think I'm just some animal?"

"Fighting for what's right never gets easier."

"Justice is worth fighting for."