Apologize Quote by Vladimir Nabokov
![“Poor L. We are sorry that you left so soon. We are even sorrier to have inveigled our Esmeralda and mermaid into a naughty prank. That sort of game will never again be played with you, firebird. We apollo [apologize]. Remembrance, embers ans membranes of beauty make artists and morons loose all…” quote by Vladimir Nabokov](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7b2/vladimir-nabokov-198_art_poor-l-we-are-sorry-that-you-left-so-soo_2180328.jpg)
““Poor L. We are sorry that you left so soon. We are even sorrier to have inveigled our Esmeralda and mermaid into a naughty prank. That sort of game will never again be played with you, firebird. We apollo [apologize]. Remembrance, embers ans membranes of beauty make artists and morons loose all self-control. Pilots of tremendous air ships and coarse, smelly coachmen are known to have been driven insane by a pair of green eyes and a copper curl. We wished to admire and amuse you, BOP [Bird of Paradise]. We went too far. I, Van, went too far. We regret that shameful, though basically innocent scene. These are times of emotional stress and reconditioning. Destroy and forget. Tenderly yours, A & V (in alphabetic order).””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Unpublished correspondence, 1970s
The writer apologizes for a prank that caused emotional distress, reflecting on artistic excess and regret.
In simple terms: Apology for a harmful joke.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of artistic freedom.
Themes
art
regret
responsibility
Mood
sincere
reflective
Type
apology
literary
When to use this quote
- performance art
- prank culture
- mental health awareness
Key Concepts
ethical boundaries
creative expression
guilt
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance creativity with respect?
- When should an artist apologize?
A Different Perspective
Artistic freedom can cause unintended harm.
![“...under no circumstances would he [Humbert Humbert] have interfered with the innocence of a child, if there was the least risk of a row.” quote by Vladimir Nabokov](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0f0/vladimir-nabokov-198_children_under-no-circumstances-would-he-humbert_16228.jpg)
