Holmes Quotes

Every Sherlock Holmes story has at least one marvelous scene.

As a rule, said Holmes, the more bizarre a thing is the less mysterious it proves to be. It is your commonplace, featureless crimes which are really puzzling, just as a commonplace face is the most difficult to identify.

I think one or two of the later Holmes stories are among the best.

The provocation with Holmes is the fact that he's described by Doyle as a man without a heart - all brain... and that's very difficult to play, or even indicate.

I am seeing all the guys, like Earnie Shavers, Tex Cobb, and Larry Holmes all the time.

It is as impossible for man to demonstrate the existence of God as it would be for even Sherlock Holmes to demonstrate the existence of Arthur Conan Doyle.

George Foreman is easier and has the bigger name and have you noticed that Foreman never calls me out or ever mentions my name? He is afraid of me like most fighters are and most people want to forget about Larry Holmes, like he never ever existed.

I've had more of an opportunity to work with Katie Holmes, which is incredibly enjoyable. I think she is really one of the best actresses on the market right now. She forces you to bring your best stuff to the table, because if you don't, she just completely overpowers you.

My fans know the name Larry Holmes and that he always gave it his all.

Certainly going back to Sherlock Holmes we have a tradition of forensic science featured in detective stories.

I lost three times in my career. Losing to Holmes I could deal with, because I lost to a true champion.