I moved my head to look at the cabinet behind me. When a woman thinks that her house is on fire, her instinct is at once to rush to the thing which she values most.Sherlock Holmes
It is a mistake to confound strangeness with mystery.Sherlock Holmes
Even in my darkest hours I had never doubted the truth of the singular tragedy which was associated with Moriarty’s disappearance.Dr. Watson
The criminal expert vanishes from our ken, but the well-wrought structure which he reared will be remembered so long as the art exists.Sherlock Holmes
The London criminal is certainly a dull fellow. Look out of this window, Watson. See how the figures loom up, are dimly seen, and then blend once more into the cloud-bank.Sherlock Holmes
The old house with its atmosphere of murder, the singular and formidable inhabitants, the unknown dangers of the approach, and the fact that we were putting ourselves legally in a false position all combined to damp my ardour.Dr. Watson
Seldom have I known any profound being that had anything to say for himself worth hearing.Sherlock Holmes
No, I was not deluded. I have never been clearer in my life. I wish to test myselfDr. Watson
By George, it's marvellous! This is indeed the missing link of the prehistoric.Dr. Watson
My old friend greeted me with a most rare smile. 'This is really most grati— most interesting,' said he. 'The old skeleton is to be treasured forever.'Sherlock Holmes
Really, old chap, I think that I shall have to supersede you in your medical capacity. But I understand that there is a villanous cold wind, and I don't want to appear to press you.Sherlock Holmes