Famous Quotes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Below are famous quotes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - British mystery author & physician (1859 - 1930).

It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.

It is a great thing to start life with a small number of really good books which are your very own.

Mediocrity does not see higher than itself. But talent instantly recognizes the genius.

There was something awesome in the thought of the solitary mortal standing by the open window and summoning in from the gloom outside the spirits of the nether world.

When you have eliminated the impossible, that which remains, however improbable, must be the truth.

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