Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle DL (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a Scottish physician and writer, most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction, and for the adventures of Professor Challenger. He was a prolific writer whose other works include fantasy and science fiction stories, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels.
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“‘What have I gained?’
‘Experience,’ said Holmes, laughing. ‘Indirectly it may be of value, you know; you have only to put it into words to gain the reputation of being excellent company for the remainder of your existence.’”
—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930)
“‘Many men have been hanged on far slighter evidence,’ I remarked.
‘So they have. And many men have been wrongfully hanged.’”
—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930)
“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.”
—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930)
“It is stupidity rather than courage to refuse to recognize danger when it is close upon you.”
—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930)
“‘No, no; the real name,’ said Holmes sweetly. ‘It is always awkward doing business with an alias.’”
—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930)