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“As Sherlock Holmes famously said, “When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” quote by David Grann
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““As Sherlock Holmes famously said, “When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.””

David Grann

About This Quote

Source Book: “The Lost City of Z”, 2009

Sherlock Holmes' principle: eliminating impossibilities leaves the improbable as truth.

In simple terms: Eliminate impossibilities to find truth.

Key Takeaway

Use logical elimination.

Themes

logic investigation truth-seeking

Mood

analytical curious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • detective work
  • scientific research
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

deductive reasoning critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions might you overlook?
  • How can you test remaining possibilities?
A Different Perspective

Complex problems may have multiple plausible answers.

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