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“Excellent!" I cried. "Elementary," said he.” quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
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“Excellent!" I cried. "Elementary," said he.”

Arthur Conan Doyle

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Source Story: The Adventure of the Speckled Band, Arthur Conan Doyle, 1892

A character expresses delight at a simple solution, highlighting the joy of clarity and resolution.

In simple terms: Joy at simple answers.

Key Takeaway

Embrace clarity.

Themes

joy clarity resolution

Mood

delighted playful

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • learning
  • teaching
  • problem solving
  • communication

Key Concepts

problem solving epiphany

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you celebrated a simple answer?
  • Do you risk missing nuance?
A Different Perspective

Simple solutions may overlook deeper complexities.

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