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Quotation from The Valley of Fear by Arthur Conan Doyle

“Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognizes genius,”

Arthur Conan Doyle (spoken by Watson (narrator))

The Valley of Fear, Part I, Ch. 1 (Project Gutenberg #3289)

Watson explains why Inspector MacDonald is not ashamed to ask Holmes for help.

Citation: "Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognizes genius," — Arthur Conan Doyle, The Valley of Fear, Part I, Ch. 1 (Project Gutenberg #3289). (id the-valley-of-fear-q1)

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