The chief proof of man's real greatness lies in his perception of his own smallness.

There was something awesome in the thought of the solitary mortal standing by the open window and summoning in from the gloom outside the spirits of the nether world.

Never trust to general impressions, my boy, but concentrate yourself upon details.

He is not a bad fellow, though an absolute imbecile in his profession. He has one positive virtue. He is as brave as a bulldog and as tenacious as a lobster if he gets his claws upon anyone.

The good Watson had at that time deserted me for a wife, the only selfish action I can recall in our association. I was alone.

Any truth is better than indefinite doubt.

There's a light in a woman's eyes that speaks louder than words.