Arthur Conan Doyle

When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. ↗

— Arthur Conan Doyle

#inspirational

There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact. ↗

— Arthur Conan Doyle

#fact #more #nothing #obvious #than

You see, but you do not observe. ↗

— Arthur Conan Doyle

#observation

It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important. ↗

— Arthur Conan Doyle

#axiom #been #important #infinitely #little

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. ↗

— Arthur Conan Doyle

#deduction #information #mistake #theories #theory

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

— Arthur Conan Doyle

#crime #detective #mystery #novel #chance

You have a grand gift for silence, Watson. It makes you quite invaluable as a companion. ---Sherlock Holmes ↗

— Arthur Conan Doyle

#gifts

The love of books is among the choicest gifts of the gods. ↗

— Arthur Conan Doyle

#humor #humor

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognizes genius. ↗

— Arthur Conan Doyle

#gifts #mediocrity #recognition #sherlock-holmes #talent

Excellent!" I cried. "Elementary," said he. ↗

— Arthur Conan Doyle

#elementary #sherlock-holmes #simple #excellence