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“It is of the highest importance in the art of detection to be able to recognise out of a number of facts which are incidental and which are vital.” quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
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“It is of the highest importance in the art of detection to be able to recognise out of a number of facts which are incidental and which are vital.”

Arthur Conan Doyle

About This Quote

Source Book: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, 1892

Detectives must distinguish essential facts from irrelevant ones to solve cases.

In simple terms: Spot vital clues, ignore noise.

Key Takeaway

Focus on critical evidence.

Themes

investigation critical thinking analysis

Mood

analytical focused

Type

instructional philosophical

When to use this quote

  • crime solving
  • research
  • problem solving
  • decision making

Key Concepts

deductive reasoning pattern recognition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria help you identify vital facts?
  • How do you avoid bias when filtering information?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on details can cause tunnel vision.

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