Quote by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adve

It is an old maxim of mine that when you have excluded the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.

It is an old maxim of mine that when you have excluded the i

Summary

This quote, often attributed to fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, emphasizes the concept of deductive reasoning. When all impossible explanations have been eliminated, the remaining option, no matter how unlikely it may seem, is the only plausible answer. Holmes implies that by employing meticulous analysis and critical thinking to eliminate unlikely possibilities, what remains is the truth concealed within the improbable. This approach encourages a logical and open-minded perspective, suggesting that even the most improbable solutions should not be dismissed without careful consideration.

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By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adve

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