“It is stupidity rather than courage to refuse to recognize danger when it is close upon you.”

“Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognizes genius.”

“Only that I insist upon your dining with us. It will be ready in half an hour. I have oysters and a brace of grouse, with something a little choice in white wines. Watson, you have never yet recognized my merits as a housekeeper. ~ Sherlock Holmes”

“Crime is common. Logic is rare. Therefore it is upon the logic rather than upon the crime that you should dwell.”

“It seems to leave the darkness rather blacker than before.”

“What is out of the common is usually a guide rather than a hindrance.”

“Now is the dramatic moment of fate, Watson, when you hear a step upon the stair which is walking into your life, and you know not whether for good or ill.”