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?
Arthur Conan DoyleRead
I have taken to living by my wits.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Living by one's wits means relying on one's intelligence and resourcefulness to navigate life's challenges.
This quote by Arthur Conan Doyle suggests the importance of using one's intellect and creativity to overcome obstacles. It implies that in the face of life's uncertainties, the ability to think critically and adapt is crucial for survival and success.
Themes
IntelligenceResourcefulnessAdaptabilityLifeSurvival
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about entrepreneurship, one might say, 'As Arthur Conan Doyle once suggested, I have taken to living by my wits, encouraging all of you to rely on your creativity in business.'
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I could not rest, Watson, I could not sit quiet in my chair, if I thought that such a man as Professor Moriarty were walking the streets of London unchallenged.
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