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
A study of family portraits is enough to convert a man to the theory of reincarnation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Family portraits can evoke deep thoughts about identity and continuity across generations.
Arthur Conan Doyle suggests that examining family portraits can provoke profound reflections on the nature of existence and the idea that our souls may persist through many lives. The visual representation of familial connections not only reminds us of our own heritage but also leads us to consider the possibility of reincarnation as a way to understand our place in the continuum of life.
Themes
FamilyPortraitsReincarnationIdentityHeritage
In practice
Example use cases
In a family gathering, one might quote this to reflect on the family's legacy.
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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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