“Matilda Briggs was not the name of a young woman, Watson," said Holmes in a reminiscent voice. "It was a ship which is associated with the giant rat of Sumatra, a story for which the world is not yet prepared.” — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share Image
Sherlock Holmes: She is a lovely woman, Watson, with a face that a man might die for. Dr. John Watson: A face a man… — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share
“Perchance you shall, fair sir," said Nigel, "for all that I have seen of you fills me with this desire to go further with… — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share
“Take a pinch of snuff, doctor, and acknowledge that I have scored over you in your example.” — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share
“The cheese-mites asked how the cheese got there, And warmly debated the matter; The Orthodox said that it came from the air, And the… — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share
“Un sot trouve toujours un plus sot qui l'admire. A fool always finds a greater fool to admire him.” — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share
“My friend's wiry arms were around me and he was leading me to the chair. "You're not hurt, Watson? For God's sake say that… — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share
“Matilda Briggs was not the name of a young woman, Watson," said Holmes in a reminiscent voice. "It was a ship which is associated… — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share
“Holmes took up the stone and held it against the light. "It's a bonny thing," said he. "Just see how it glints and sparkles.… — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share
“Some of you rich men have to be taught that all the world cannot be bribed into condoning your offences.\” — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share
“The Frenchman sat up with that strange energy which comes often as the harbinger of death. "(...) This I tell you - I, Raoul… — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share
“It may be that you are not yourself luminous, but you are a conductor of light.” — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share
“My dear fellow, you may laugh, but I give you my word that I shall be very glad to have you back safe and… — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share
“That any civilized human being in this nineteenth century should not be aware that the earth traveled round the sun appeared to me to… — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share
