It is my belief, Watson, founded upon my experience, that the lowest and vilest alleys in London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside.
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In Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories, Volume I," the character Holmes reflects on the moral dichotomy between urban and rural life. He suggests that outward appearances can be deceptive, asserting that the serene beauty of the countryside can conceal just as much sin and vice as the grimy backstreets of London. This opinion emphasizes the idea that evil exists everywhere, regardless of setting, challenging the...
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