"His name," said the cabman, "was Mr. Sherlock Holmes." Nev… - Arthur Conan Doyle

"His name," said the cabman, "was Mr. Sherlock Holmes."
Never have I seen my friend more completely taken aback than by the cabman's reply. For an instant he sat in silent amazement. Then he burst into a hearty laugh.

Arthur Conan Doyle

This quote has a book source. Sign up to see titles and page references

mr-sherlock-holmes

English

Collect this quote

About Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (May 22 1859 – July 7 1930) was a British writer and physician, most famous as the creator of the character Sherlock Holmes.

Biography information from Wikiquote

Also Known As

Birth Name: Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle

Native Name: Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle

Alternative Names: Sir A. Conan Doyle • Arthur Conan, Sir Doyle • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle • Conan Doyle

All quotes from Arthur Conan Doyle Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Arthur Conan Doyle:

John Buchan Agatha Christie Jack Vance Robert Louis Stevenson Roger Zelazny

Additional quotes by Arthur Conan Doyle

There is nothing more to be said or to be done tonight, so hand me over my violin and let us try to forget for half an hour the miserable weather and the still more miserable ways of our fellowmen.

Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth.” - Sherlock Homes

It is that the chief proof of man's real greatness lies in his perception of his own smallness.

"His name," said the cabman, "was Mr. Sherlock Holmes." Never have I seen my friend more completely taken aback than by the cabman's reply. For an in… - Arthur Conan Doyle

About Arthur Conan Doyle

Also Known As

Works in ChatGPT, Claude, or Any AI

Additional quotes by Arthur Conan Doyle

Enhance Your Quote Experience