It is not my intention to be fulsome, but I confess that I covet your skull.

I wanted to end the world, but I'll settle for ending yours.

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 white wines. Watson, you have never yet recognized my merits as a housekeeper. ~ Sherlock Holmes

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

No man burdens his mind with small matters unless he has some very good reason for doing so.

To a great mind, nothing is little,' remarked Holmes, sententiously.