Criminals Quote by Anonymous
“I mean, imagine how some unfortunate Master Criminal would feel, on coming down to do a murder at the old Grange, if he found that not only was Sherlock Holmes putting in the weekend there, but Hercule Poirot, as well." ~ Bertram "Bertie" Wooster”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Adventure of the Empty House by Arthur Conan Doyle, 1903
A criminal would be shocked to discover two famous detectives present at the crime scene, highlighting the absurdity of being outmatched.
In simple terms: Detectives would ruin a criminal’s plan.
Key Takeaway
Expect the unexpected.
Themes
humor
detective
irony
Mood
amused
lighthearted
Type
humorous
fictional
When to use this quote
- crime scene
- detective work
- unexpected encounters
Key Concepts
detective fiction
coincidence
competition
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you react if two experts appeared unexpectedly?
- What does this say about overconfidence?
A Different Perspective
The scenario is fictional and exaggerated for comedic effect.
