Birth Quote by Vladimir Nabokov
““And what agony, thought Krug the thinker, to love so madly a little creature, formed in some mysterious fashion (even more mysterious to us than it had been to the very first thinkers in their pale olive gloves) by the fusion of two mysteries, or rather two sets of a trillion of mysteries each; formed by a fusion which is, at the same time, a matter of choice and a matter of chance and a matter of pure enchantment; thus formed and then permitted to accumulate trillions of its own mysteries; the whole suffused with consciousness, which is the only real thing in the world and the greatest mystery of all.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ada, 1969
The quote reflects on love as a complex, mysterious blend of choice, chance, and enchantment, creating endless layers of consciousness and mystery.
In simple terms: Love is a mysterious mix of choice, chance, and enchantment.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love’s mystery and its endless depth.
Themes
love
mystery
consciousness
choice
chance
enchantment
Mood
wonderful
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- creative inspiration
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance love’s mystery with rational understanding?
- What role does chance play in your relationships?
A Different Perspective
Love’s intensity can overwhelm rational thought and lead to obsession.
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