Good man Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
““Good old Watson! You are the one fixed point in a changing age. There's an east wind coming all the same, such a wind as never blew on England yet. It will be cold and bitter, Watson, and a good many of us may wither before its blast. But it's God's own wind none the less, and a cleaner, better, stronger land will lie in the sunshine when the storm has cleared.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1912
A steadfast friend offers hope amid inevitable, harsh change, suggesting that trials will ultimately yield a brighter future.
In simple terms: A loyal friend gives hope during tough times.
Key Takeaway
Trust reliable allies during upheaval.
Themes
friendship
resilience
change
hope
adversity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
determined
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- career upheaval
- societal upheaval
- environmental crisis
Key Concepts
steadfastness
optimism
growth
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you rely on when change feels overwhelming?
- How does adversity shape a better future?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may over‑idealize hardship, ignoring real suffering.
![“[Sherlock Holmes] has to understand the world. That's very much John's [Watson] influence on him. But like a lot of the friendships and relationships in that world, it's born out of necessity. It makes him better. There's a pragmatism to it. It's not whimsical or sentimental. It's born out of…” quote by Benedict Cumberbatch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6cd/benedict-cumberbatch-1156_born_sherlock-holmes-has-to-understand-the-wo_2510929.jpg)
![“I don't see [ Trainspotting ] as an albatross, I see it more as a calling card. It's got me out to Hollywood, I've got a good agent, I've got a good manager, I'm getting a lot of work out there and doing a lot of stuff - getting a lot of film projects on the go.” quote by Irvine Welsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/918/irvine-welsh-843_agents_i-don-t-see-trainspotting-as-an-albatros_7750.jpg)
![“I put no stock in religion. By the word religion I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called the will of god. Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. What God desires is here [mind] and here [heart] and what you…” quote by William Monahan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1e0/william-monahan-3226_every-day_i-put-no-stock-in-religion-by-the-word-r_8215.jpg)
![“I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he was strong, a good man on a mountain, with a great sense of humour, and I liked that. I think George and I could've done that together ... I've probably never told George that.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/edmund-hillary-3760_climbs_i-ve-often-thought-about-that-and-the-on_12447.jpg)
