The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Book · 5 characters · 538 quotes · 1892

Quotes from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

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"The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes."
Sherlock Holmes
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"It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data."
Sherlock Holmes Wisdom
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"Data, data, data! I can't make bricks without clay."
Sherlock Holmes Knowledge
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"You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is quite clear."
Sherlock Holmes Wisdom
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"My dear fellow, you forget that we are now in the twentieth century."
Sherlock Holmes
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"It has all the hallmarks of those incidents which may be the prelude to some darker and more sinister development."
Dr. John Watson
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"My practice has extended recently into the country, which has enabled me to answer your request."
Dr. John Watson
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"An experience of the past few years has left me with a feeling of horror at the secrets which may be hidden behind a smiling and beautiful exterior."
Dr. John Watson Fear
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"I have not observed that the word 'monster' is to be found in my vocabulary."
Sherlock Holmes
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"This is indeed a mystery which it would be superfluous in me to solve."
Sherlock Holmes
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"A very singular case indeed, and one which will be of interest to all students of crime."
Dr. John Watson
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"Such is life. Amusing little mysteries intersect our way."
Dr. John Watson Life
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"You see, my dear Watson, there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in your philosophy."
Sherlock Holmes Imagination
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"The temptation of sudden wealth so easily acquired was too much for him."
Sherlock Holmes
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"It is quite possible that I may be of some use."
Sherlock Holmes
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"I have nothing to do, you perceive, and cases have been scarce lately."
Sherlock Holmes
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"Evil comes from without; it is contracted and not generated within."
Sherlock Holmes Philosophy
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"You know my methods, my dear Watson. I put myself in the man's position."
Sherlock Holmes
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"I have not all my facts yet, but I expect to have them soon."
Sherlock Holmes
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"A very commonplace little murder, indeed, if you will forgive me for saying so."
Sherlock Holmes
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"I have already explained to the worthy inspector that the footprints which he has found belong to the second person."
Sherlock Holmes
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"Singular and yet quite simple,—you will see how deplorably simple when I explain it to you."
Sherlock Holmes Wisdom
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"It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important."
Sherlock Holmes Wisdom
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"I could not imagine a more perfect spot for a ghostly vigil."
Dr. John Watson
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"What object is served by this circle of misery and violence and fear?"
Dr. John Watson Courage
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"That was the one point which I had not anticipated."
Sherlock Holmes
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"The morning brought fresh evidence of the truth of my conjectures."
Dr. John Watson Truth
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"London has become a singularly uninteresting city since the criminal classes have been so shockingly cut off by the melodramatic sequel to that little problem."
Sherlock Holmes Adventure
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"I am afraid, my dear friend, that most of your conclusions were erroneous."
Sherlock Holmes Wisdom
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"It is a hobby of mine to have an exact knowledge of London."
Sherlock Holmes Knowledge