# Quote — Douglas Adams, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

> This time there would be no witnesses.

- Author: [Douglas Adams](https://www.leafyquotes.com/douglas-adams.md)
- Book: [Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency](https://www.leafyquotes.com/douglas-adams/dirk-gentlys-holistic-detective-agency.md)
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