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Quote by Vladimir Nabokov

“Memory overshadows the present and dims the future "into something thicker than its usual pea soup."”

Quote by Vladimir Nabokov

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Vladimir Nabokov

Russian-born American novelist, best known for his novel 'Lolita'. Nabokov is renowned for his unique literary style and profound use of language and symbolism. more

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