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 seen those symptoms before," said Holmes, throwing his cigarette into the fire. "Oscillation upon the pavement always means an affaire de coeur."
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that certain behaviors often indicate romantic troubles or emotional issues.
In this quote, Holmes observes a specific behavior, oscillation upon the pavement, as a sign of a romantic affair or emotional distress. This insight reflects his keen analytical abilities, suggesting that people's actions can often reveal deeper issues related to love and relationships, and signifies the connection between behavior and emotional states in the context of personal relationships.
Themes
LoveEmotionBehaviorRelationshipsAffaire De Coeur
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about love and relationships, this quote could illustrate how love can be complicated and often shows itself through our actions.
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