Books Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
““My friend had listened with amused surprise to this long speech, which was poured forth with extraordinary vigour and earnestness, every point being driven home by the slapping of a brawny hand upon the speaker’s knee. When our visitor was silent Holmes stretched out his hand and took down letter “S” of his commonplace book. For once he dug in vain into that mine of varied information.””
About This Quote
Source Story: The Adventure of the Speckled Band, 1892
Holmes dismisses a verbose, theatrical speech, preferring concise, factual notes over flamboyant storytelling.
In simple terms: Holmes values brevity and substance over showy speech.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize clear, useful information.
Themes
analysis
brevity
critical thinking
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal arguments
- academic presentations
- business meetings
- personal debates
Key Concepts
logic
evidence
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance detail with clarity?
- When is a concise summary more effective?
A Different Perspective
Lengthy speeches can obscure key points.
