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Clock Quote by Vladimir Nabokov

“Two silent time zones had now merged to form the standard time of one man's fate; and it is not impossible that the poet in New Wye and the thug in New York awoke that morning at the same crushed beat of their Timekeeper's stopwatch.” quote by Vladimir Nabokov
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““Two silent time zones had now merged to form the standard time of one man's fate; and it is not impossible that the poet in New Wye and the thug in New York awoke that morning at the same crushed beat of their Timekeeper's stopwatch.””

Vladimir Nabokov

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Gift by Vladimir Nabokov, 1938

The quote reflects on how disparate lives can be synchronized by fate, suggesting a hidden unity across distance and circumstance.

In simple terms: Different lives can share the same moment.

Key Takeaway

Recognize unseen connections.

Themes

fate time connection

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • travel
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

synchrony destiny poetic metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you feel moments of hidden unity?
  • How does recognizing shared timing affect empathy?
A Different Perspective

It may romanticize coincidence, overlooking randomness.

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