1 Nothing made me. I made me
A person is responsible for their own self. Their own actions make for who they are. They bring it upon themselves to do this.
2 Bravery is by far the kindest word for stupidity
When you are brave, you often tend to be reckless. This makes you look stupid as well. Bravery simply means you have the confidence to do things.
3 There is a mute button and I will use it
Sometimes, you need to keep quiet. When you do this, it relaxes your mind. It keeps you calm as well.
4 Fear is wisdom in the face of danger, it is nothing to be ashamed of
When you are in danger, you face fear. It helps you to overcome danger by sensing for solutions.
5 We all have a past, Watson. Ghosts. They are the shadows that define our every sunny day
In life, everyone has a past. Although we move on from it, somehow it comes back to us. It has become a part of our lives.
6 Stress can ruin everyday of your life, dying can only ruin one
When you live, you face stress which comes someday or the other. Stress ruins lives. When you die, your life gets ruined only once.
7 The problems of your past are your business. The problems of your future are my privilege
Both the past and future have problems. The problems of the past are to be with you. The problems of the future can be shared with people and they can help you find solutions for this
8 I’m a story-teller, I know when I’m in one
Life is a collection of stories. Every experience becomes a tale on its own. You live to tell the story of your experiences.
9 Every great cause has martyrs
To do something great, you need to be dedicated to it. The price to get the reward is sacrifice. This makes people become martyrs.
10 To put right an injustice as old as humanity itself
There is injustice constantly around us. It’s our duty to bring justice to people. Justice means give people the right to live freely and fairly
11 I never realized confessing would be so enjoyable. I should have done it sooner
When you confess, you lighten the burden of guilt in your mind. The sooner you confess, the more you get free from guilt. Guilt makes the mind heavy with its baggage.
12 Your own death is something that happens to everybody else. Your life is not your own
When you die, the aftermath is not felt by you, but rather by the people who care for you. They’ll be the one affected by your death and would be sad and be in grief. They will be nostalgic as well.
13 Everybody dies. It’s the one thing human beings can be relied upon to do. How can it still come as a surprise to people?
Death is inevitable. It affects everyone. Yet, people are surprised when it comes because it is unpredictable.
14 Well, what is the worst thing you could do? Tell them your darkest secret
When you tell people your darkest secret, you are taking a risk. They either accept it or take advantage of this. Lives get ruined from dark secrets.
15 Work is the best antidote to sorrow, Mrs Hudson
When you are in sorrow, you are immersed in it. To get away from sorrow, you need to distract yourself with work. Work occupies your mind with things to do.
15 Best Witty Quotes From BBC’s Sherlock
1. Nothing made me. I made me
2. Bravery is by far the kindest word for stupidity
3. There is a mute button and I will use it
4. Fear is wisdom in the face of danger, it is nothing to be ashamed of
5. We all have a past, Watson. Ghosts. They are the shadows that define our every sunny day
6. Stress can ruin everyday of your life, dying can only ruin one
7. The problems of your past are your business. The problems of your future are my privilege
8. I’m a story-teller, I know when I’m in one
9. Every great cause has martyrs
10. To put right an injustice as old as humanity itself
11. I never realized confessing would be so enjoyable. I should have done it sooner
12. Your own death is something that happens to everybody else. Your life is not your own
13. Everybody dies. It’s the one thing human beings can be relied upon to do. How can it still come as a surprise to people?
14. Well, what is the worst thing you could do? Tell them your darkest secret
15. Work is the best antidote to sorrow, Mrs Hudson