The Wit & Wisdom of Sherlock Holmes: Humorous and Inspirational Quotes Celebrating the World’s Greatest Detective by Malcolm Croft

The Wit & Wisdom of
Sherlock Holmes: Humorous and Inspirational Quotes Celebrating the World’s
Greatest Detective by Malcolm Croft
The Wit & Wisdom of Sherlock Holmes is a glorious collection of more
than 300 quotes from Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson, Professor Moriarty,
Irene Adler, Mycroft Holmes, Inspector Lestrade and more.

The world’s favourite detective is renowned for his incredible mind, wry
observations and subtle humour. This unique anthology features quotes ranging
from the deeply philosophical to the wonderfully humorous, and is the perfect
present for any Sherlock Holmes fan.

With witty and wonderful quotes from the characters in Arthur Conan Doyle’s
stories, The Wit & Wisdom of Sherlock Holmes makes for a delightful book
and thoughtful gift.

‘It is a capital mistake to theorize in advance of the facts. Insensibly
one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit
facts.’
Sherlock Holmes, A Scandal in Bohemia.

‘I am the last and highest court of appeal in detection.’
Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of Four.

‘When I glanced again his face had resumed that red-Indian composure which
had made so many regard him as a machine rather than a man.’
Dr. Watson observing Sherlock Holmes, The Crooked Man.

‘How often have I said that when you excluded the impossible whatever
remains, however improbable, must be the truth.’
Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of Four.