When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.
It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.
It is an old maxim of mine that when you have excluded the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, "The Beryl Coronet".
So let his name through Europe ring! A man of mean estate, Who dies as firm as Sparta's king, Because his soul was great.
Where there is no imagination there is no horror.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
You know my method. It is founded upon the observance of trifles.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.