Monday, 24 June 2013

Quote of the Week


“It may be that you are not yourself luminous, but that you are a conductor of light. Some people without possessing genius have a remarkable power of stimulating it.” 
- The Hound of the Baskervilles, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle


What better way to kick off the start of this blog than the quote that inspired its name. This is one of my favourite quotes from Sherlock Holmes and I just find the wording beautiful, even if it is a backhanded compliment of sorts to poor Watson.
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  1. Anonymous24 June 2013 at 06:28

    Great quote!

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    1. Martha Ives25 June 2013 at 09:57

      Yes I think it's one of my favourites from Sherlock Holmes - though I have many more! :)

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  2. Unknown25 June 2013 at 15:07

    Great quote, Martha. You seem to be Sherlock Holmes fan. That's good.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier. You're welcome to the blogsphere! :) I hope to stop by here often.

    Kaykay @ The Creative Forum

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    1. Martha Ives26 June 2013 at 02:10

      Hey Kaykay! Thanks very much for checking out my blog and leaving a comment! It's much appreciated! :)

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  3. Delaney25 June 2013 at 22:03

    That is very true! And it's for that reason that makes everyone special and everyone known in this world for a reason. Because there is always a person out there you can be friends with and help and guide along the way in your life. Beautiful quote! And that is really awesome that you based your blog name after that quote! My name is so lame. XP

    Anywho! *awkward hug...for now* Thanks for the follow! <333
    I have now followed you back.

    P.S. Calcifier.

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    1. Martha Ives26 June 2013 at 02:12

      Yes! And it's true that Watson always says or does something that makes Holmes think of the answer. They're a team really! Each has different strengths! :)

      *awkward hug back* No problem1 Thanks for following me back and for the comment! :D I really like your blog :)

      P.S Calcifer is AMAZING! :P

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    2. Martha Ives26 June 2013 at 02:32

      Ha about the name too, Delaney. I just thought... I'm doing a reading blog. Ok then, name it after a quote! I looked through some of my favourite quotes and thought... It's going to HAVE to be a Sherlock Holmes quote. Since I love it so, so much! :P This is the one that I felt popped out the most! :) I really like the name now.

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  4. Alise26 June 2013 at 13:30

    Naming the blog afrer a quote was much more creative than I was, you're already off to a great start! :D Haha. I haven't heard that quote before but I really like it. Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting-I will definitely be stopping by, I followed you via BlogLovin :)
    (http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/8835111/martha-reads-books)

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    1. Martha Ives26 June 2013 at 14:49

      Hey thanks so much for doing the same! I love getting comments so it's much appreciated! Haha thanks yes I love this quote! Think I'm gonna enjoy doing "quote of the week" :)

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  5. ~Jennifer~26 June 2013 at 14:58

    Great choice! I like it a lot! :)
    New follower by GFC.
    My FF @ Donnie Darko Girl

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    1. Martha Ives26 June 2013 at 15:04

      Thanks a lot for the comment and follow! I'm following you back! :) Yes I really love this quote!

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  6. Ariella Lee26 June 2013 at 16:39

    That's a lovely quote! Thanks for the follow, Martha :D I can't wait to see more from your blog!

    -Ariella @ Secrets of Lost Words

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    1. Martha Ives27 June 2013 at 02:51

      Thanks for doing the same! Much appreciated! Yey I can't wait to add some more things! :)

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