Sherlock Holmes * Quotes

"Never theorize before you have data. Invariably, you end up twisting facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts."

"Head cocked to the left, partial deafness in ear ... first point of attack. ... Two: throat, paralyze vocal chords, stop scream. ... Three: got to be a heavy drinker, floating rib to the liver. ... Four: finally, drag in left leg, fist to patella. ... Summary prognosis: unconscious in ninety seconds, martial efficacy quarter of an hour at best. ... Full faculty recovery: unlikely."

"Why is the only woman you've cared about a world class criminal? Are you a masochist?"
[to Holmes about Irene]

Watson: "Get that out of my face."
Holmes: "It's not in your face, it's in my hand."
Watson: "Get what's in your hand out of my face."

"My journey took me some what further down the rabbit hole than I intended and though I dirtied my fluffy white tail I have emerged, enlightened."

"You have the grand gift of silence, Watson; it makes you quite invaluable as a companion."

Inspector: "You know, in another life, you'd have made an excellent criminal."
Holmes: "Yes, and you sir, an excellent policeman."