Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur

"Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius."

"It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important." - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

"It is my belief, Watson, founded upon my experience, that the lowest and vilest alleys of London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside." - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

"When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?" - The Sign of Four