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“My friend's wiry arms were around me and he was leading me to the chair. "You're not hurt, Watson? For God's sake say that you're not hurt!" It was worth a wound -it was worth many wounds- to know the depth of loyalty and love which lay beyond that cold mask. The clear, hard eyes were dimmed for…” quote by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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““My friend's wiry arms were around me and he was leading me to the chair. "You're not hurt, Watson? For God's sake say that you're not hurt!" It was worth a wound -it was worth many wounds- to know the depth of loyalty and love which lay beyond that cold mask. The clear, hard eyes were dimmed for a moment, and the firm lips were shaking. For the one and only time I caught a glimpse of a great heart as well as of a great brain.””

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

About This Quote

Source Literature: Sherlock Holmes short story, 1892

A moment of vulnerability reveals deep loyalty and love, showing that even the most rational minds have profound humanity.

In simple terms: Vulnerability shows loyalty and love.

Key Takeaway

Recognize humanity in logical minds.

Themes

loyalty humanity vulnerability

Mood

intense empathetic

Type

philosophical narrative

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • crisis
  • emotional support

Key Concepts

empathy trust psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does true loyalty look like?
  • How can we balance rationality and emotion?
A Different Perspective

The scene may romanticize suffering as proof of love.

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