I get in the dumps at times, and don't open my mouth for days on end. You must not think I am sulky when I do that. Just let me alone, and I'll soon be right.

No: I am not tired. I have a curious constitution. I never remember feeling tired by work, though idleness exhausts me completely." ~ Sherlock Holmes

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.

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

I consider that a man's brain originally is like a little empty attic, and you have to stock it with such furniture as you choose.

The mighty voice of Canada will ever call to me.

My dear Watson," said [Sherlock Holmes], "I cannot agree with those who rank modesty among the virtues. To the logician all things should be seen exactly as they are, and to underestimate one's self is as much a departure from truth as to exaggerate one's own powers.