Arthur Conan Doyle, The Return Of Sherlock Holmes Quotes

It is a pity he did not write in pencil. As you have no doubt frequently observed, the impression usually goes through -- a fact which has dissolved many a happy marriage.

I trust that age doth not wither nor custom stale my infinite variety.

I felt Holmes's hand steal into mine and give me a reassuring shake.- Watson

It was amusing to me to see how the detective's overbearing manner had changed suddenly to that of a child asking questions of its teacher.

Perhaps when a man has special knowledge and special powers like my own, it rather encourages him to seek a complex explanation when a simpler one is at hand.

I assure you, my good Lestrade, that I have an excellent reason for everything that I do.

I would not bring one shadow on his life, and this I know would break his noble heart.

He was the best shot in India, and I expect that there are few better in London. Have you heard the name?''No, I have not.''Well, well, such is fame!