Quote by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

From a drop of water a logician could infer the possibility of an Atlantic or a Niagara without having seen or heard of one or the other.

From a drop of water a logician could infer the possibility

Summary

This quote suggests that through the observation or understanding of a small or insignificant thing, one can logically infer the existence or possibility of something much larger and complex. Just as a drop of water represents the concept of larger bodies of water such as the Atlantic or Niagara, the quote emphasizes the idea of being able to deduce or draw conclusions about unknown or unseen things based on the analysis of known or observable elements. It highlights the power of logical reasoning and imagination in extrapolating from limited information.

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By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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