You know my method. It is founded upon the observation of trifles.

His love of danger, his intense appreciation of the drama of an adventure--all the more intense for being held tightly in--his consistent view that every peril in life is a form of sport, a fierce game betwixt you and Fate, with Death as a forfeit, made him a wonderful companion at such hours.

To let the brain work without sufficient material is like racing an engine. It racks itself to pieces.

The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor

So all life is a great chain, the nature of which is known whenever we are shown a link of it.

It's quite exciting," said Sherlock Holmes, with a yawn.

Everything I have to say has already crossed your mind." "Then possibly my answer has crossed yours.