Craft Quote by Rex Stout
![“It is impossible for any Sherlock Holmes story not to have at least one marvelous scene. [ An Invitation to Learning , January 1942]” quote by Rex Stout](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e7c/rex-stout-2846_craft_it-is-impossible-for-any-sherlock-holmes_3209582.jpg)
““It is impossible for any Sherlock Holmes story not to have at least one marvelous scene. [ An Invitation to Learning , January 1942]””
About This Quote
Source Article: An Invitation to Learning, January 1942
Sherlock Holmes stories always contain at least one striking, memorable scene that defines the narrative.
In simple terms: Every Holmes tale has a standout scene.
Key Takeaway
Look for the scene that defines your story.
Themes
storytelling
detective fiction
craft
creativity
Mood
intrigued
inspired
Type
literary
analytical
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- film script
- lecture
- marketing campaign
Key Concepts
narrative structure
iconic moments
Questions to Reflect On
- What scene makes a story unforgettable for you?
- How can you create a memorable moment in your work?
A Different Perspective
Some readers may find the “marvelous” scene subjective.
![“[Toby Jones] is completely different. It's a completely different character. He's the darkest villain we've had. There was always something charming and engaging about Moriarty. There was something fascinating and actually amoral, rather than immoral, about Charles Augustus Magnussen. This guy is…” quote by Mark Gatiss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c12/mark-gatiss-10930_augustus_toby-jones-is-completely-different-it-s_336563.jpg)
![“Sherlock [Holmes] is on the side of the angels, but don't think he's one of them. He uses similar means, but it seems to be for a better purpose, one would hope.” quote by Benedict Cumberbatch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b6c/benedict-cumberbatch-1156_angel_sherlock-holmes-is-on-the-side-of-the-an_270932.jpg)
![“[Sherlock Holmes:] The temptation to form premature theories upon insufficient data is the bane of our profession.” quote by Arthur Conan Doyle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/199/arthur-conan-doyle-273_bane_sherlock-holmes-the-temptation-to-form-p_181407.jpg)
