The Wit & Wisdom of Sherlock Holmes

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.