Sherlock – Series Quotes [Season 4, Episode 2]

— Why would I be faking?
— Because you're a liar. You lie all the time, it's like your mission.
— I have been many things, John, but when have I ever been a malingerer?
— You pretended to be dead for two years!
— Apart from that.

I'm very busy at the moment. I have to drink a cup of tea.

— I swear my wife is chanelling Satan!
— Yes, boring, go away.
— I'm not chanelling Satan.
— Why not? Given you immediate alternative.

— Listen, before I do anything, I need to know what state you're in.
— Well, you're a doctor. Examine me.
— No, I need a second opinion.
— John, calm down. When have you ever managed two opinions? You'd fall over.
— I need to know one person who, unlike me, learnt to see through your bullshit long ago.
— Who's that, then? I'm sure I would have noticed.
— The last person you'd think of. I want you to be examined by Molly Hooper. Do you hear me? I said Molly Hooper.
— You're really not gonna like this.
— Like what?
{Doorbell rings}

Stress can ruin every day of your life. Dying can only ruing one.

— I'm sorry, Mr Holmes. It's your brother. He's left his flat.
— Was it on fire?

— You need to see him, John. You need to help him!
— Nope.
— He needs you!
— Somebody else. Not me. Not now.
— Now, you just listen to me for once in your stupid life. I know Mary's dead and I know your heart is broken. But if Sherlock Holmes dies too, who'll you have then? Because I'll tell you something, John Watson. You will not have me.
— Have you spoken to Mycroft, Molly, anyone?
— They don't matter, you do. Would you just see him, please, John? Or just take a look at him as a doctor? I know you'd change your mind if you did.
— Yeah, look. Okay. Maybe, if I get a chance.
— Do you promise?
— I'll try if I'm in the area.
— Promise me?
— I promise.
— Thank you.
[opens the trunk where Holmes is lying]

The main feature of interest in the field of criminal investigation is not the sensational aspects of the crime itself but rather, the iron chain of reasoning from cause to effect, that reveals, step-by-step, the solution. That's the only truly remarkable aspect of the entire affair.

— My God, he knows you.
— No, he doesn't.
— I'm in your head, John. You're disagreeing with yourself.

Ignorance is bliss.

Breakfast has got to be cool. You know what makes it cool when you're a kid? Dangerous.