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Great minds Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle

“To a great mind, nothing is little,' remarked Holmes, sententiously.” quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
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“To a great mind, nothing is little,' remarked Holmes, sententiously.”

Arthur Conan Doyle

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Source Novel: A Study in Scarlet, 1887

Great minds view all matters as significant, refusing to dismiss anything.

In simple terms: Intelligent people consider every detail.

Key Takeaway

Pay attention to all aspects of a problem.

Themes

curiosity analysis attention to detail

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • investigations
  • research projects
  • problem solving
  • learning environments

Key Concepts

detective reasoning philosophy critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it okay to ignore minor details?
  • How to balance thoroughness with efficiency?
A Different Perspective

Overanalysis can cause paralysis.

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