A Study in Darkness Quotes

“She wondered how Dr. Watson - a clever man in his own right - had lasted so many years without bashing his roommate over the head out of sheer frustration.”
― Emma Jane Holloway, A Study in Darkness

“Fool. He's as bad as Watson, trying to throw himself in harm's way for the sake of the Great Detective.”
― Emma Jane Holloway, A Study in Darkness

“You talk like we're in open warfare."

"Aren't we?" The man blew on his tea. "You're pointing a gun at something."

"I'm annoyed.”
― Emma Jane Holloway, A Study in Darkness

“Last spring I was worried about what gloves to wear. What can I do against Keating?” “Always go with the white, and stay safe.” Holmes made a steeple of his fingers. “Arm yourself against every eventuality and survive. There is only one thing to do once you have such distinguished enemies. Wait and watch. And when your moment comes, you make them pay dearly. Difficult times do not last.” She finished his favorite piece of advice. “Difficult, obstinate, and impertinent people do.”
― Emma Jane Holloway, A Study in Darkness

“emotions were a drug to be carefully administered. Just enough gave strength. Too much rendered a person—most people—useless.”
― Emma Jane Holloway, A Study in Darkness