Sherlock Holmes (Character) Quotes

It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.

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When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.

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

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Detection is, or ought to be, an exact science and should be treated in the same cold and unemotional manner.

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I never make exceptions. An exception disproves the rule.

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It is my belief, Watson, founded upon my experience, that the lowest and vilest alleys in London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside.

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Now, Watson, the fair sex is your department.

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It is best that I should not leave the country. Scotland Yard feels lonely without me, and it causes an unhealthy excitement among the criminal classes.

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My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people don’t know.

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