It is a pity he did not write in pencil. As you have no doubt frequently observed, the impression usually goes through -- a fact which has dissolved many a happy marriage.

I trust that age doth not wither nor custom stale my infinite variety.

I felt Holmes's hand steal into mine and give me a reassuring shake.- Watson

It was amusing to me to see how the detective's overbearing manner had changed suddenly to that of a child asking questions of its teacher.

Perhaps when a man has special knowledge and special powers like my own, it rather encourages him to seek a complex explanation when a simpler one is at hand.

I assure you, my good Lestrade, that I have an excellent reason for everything that I do.

I would not bring one shadow on his life, and this I know would break his noble heart.

He was the best shot in India, and I expect that there are few better in London. Have you heard the name?''No, I have not.''Well, well, such is fame!

Stop inviting people who don't celebrate you to your party! It's YOUR life - you have the right to be exclusive.

When someone attempts to insult you know that they are inadvertently giving away what would insult them.

The breath of the mind is attention 128

You risk just as much in being credulous as in being suspicious.

One person's ceiling is another person's floor.

If you [want to] change something, come talk to me. It's the easiest solution.

Genuine brokenness pleases God more than pretend spirituality.

Are you decent?" a woman's voice called, pushing the door cautiously ajar. "Nay, but we're clothed," Cian purred.

Directing made me realise what I do as an actor that's extraneous, it focuses your mind on story, story, story.

In a cult intervention information is presented about the group that the member is most often not aware of.