Careless Quote by Vladimir Nabokov Download Open image “Mnemosyne, one must admit, has shown herself to be a very careless girl.” — Vladimir Nabokov ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Careless Girl
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“...under no circumstances would he [Humbert Humbert] have interfered with the innocence of a child, if there was the least risk of a row.” — Vladimir Nabokov Copy Share Image
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“It isn’t possible. I cannot imagine it. Come on over here, you foolish little doe, and tell me on what day I shall die.” — Vladimir Nabokov Copy Share Image
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