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The cheese-mites asked how the cheese got there, And warmly debated the matter; The Orthodox said that it came from the air, And the Heretics said fro...more

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There are seventy-five perfumes, which it is very necessary that a criminal expert should be able to distinguish from each other, and cases have more ...more

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Un sot trouve toujours un plus sot qui l'admire.A fool always finds a greater fool to admire him.

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It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data.

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Take a pinch of snuff, doctor, and acknowledge that I have scored over you in your example.

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He is the Napoleon of crime, Watson. He is the organizer of half that is evil and of nearly all that is undetected in this great city, He is a genius,...more

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The man might have died in a fit; but then the jewels are missing," mused the Inspector, "Ha! I have a theory. These flashes come upon me at times... ...more

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No: I am not tired. I have a curious constitution. I never remember feeling tired by work, though idleness exhausts me completely." ~ Sherlock Holmes

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Only that I insist upon your dining with us. It will be ready in half an hour. I have oysters and a brace of grouse, with something a little choice in...more