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Than Quotes by Arthur Conan Doyle
- There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact.
- Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
- Any truth is better than indefinite doubt.
- For strange effects and extraordinary combinations we must go to life itself, which is always far more daring than any effort of the imagination.
- I have seen too much not to know that the impression of a woman may be more valuable than the conclusion of an analytical reasoner.
- The lowest and vilest alleys of London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside.
- Sir Walter, with his 61 years of life, although he never wrote a novel until he was over 40, had, fortunately for the world, a…
- There is nothing more unaesthetic than a policeman.
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