Ego Quote by Vladimir Nabokov Download Open image “I am sufficiently proud of my knowing something to be modest about my not knowing all.” — Vladimir Nabokov ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.7 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Ego Humble Humility Knowing Modest Not knowing Pride Proud
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