The man might have died in a fit; but then the jewels are missing," mused the Inspector, "Ha! I have a theory. These flashes come upon me at times... What do you think of this, Holmes? Sholto was, on his own confession, with his brother last night. The brother died in a fit, on which Sholto walked off the treasure! How's that?" "On which the dead man very considerately got up and locked the door on the inside," said Holmes.

[Sherlock Holmes:] The temptation to form premature theories upon insufficient data is the bane of our profession.

I must apologize for calling so late," said he, "and I must further beg you to be so unconventional as to allow me to leave your house presently by scrambling over your back garden wall.

A fine thought in fine language is a most precious jewel, and should not be hid away, but be exposed for use and ornament.

The emotional qualities are antagonistic to clear reasoning.

There is danger for him who taketh the tiger cub, and danger also for whoso snatches a delusion from a woman.

The world is big enough for us. No ghosts need apply.