It has always seemed to me that so long as you produce your dramatic effect, accuracy of detail matters little. I have never striven for it and I have made some bad mistakes in consequence. What matter if I hold my readers?
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Crime is common. Logic is rare. Therefore it is upon the logic rather than upon the crime that you should dwell.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that while crime is frequent, logical thinking is not, and we should focus on logic instead of the prevalence of crime.
Arthur Conan Doyle emphasizes the relative rarity of logical reasoning compared to the frequency of criminal behavior. He suggests that rather than fixating on criminal acts, one should instead concentrate on understanding the logic behind events and decisions, implying that logic provides a crucial framework for navigating the complexities of life and human behavior.
Themes
CrimeLogicFocusReasoningUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate on crime prevention, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of logical policies over emotional reactions.
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