The more outre' and grotesque an incident is the more carefully it des…

Arthur Conan Doyle
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The more outre' and grotesque an incident is the more carefully it deserves to be examined, and the very point which appears to complicate a case is, when duly considered and scientifically handled, the one which is most likely to elucidate it. ✨ Arthur Conan Doyle (2016). Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate Collection, p.286, Lulu.com
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