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Its a pity one cant imagine what one cant compare to anything. Genius is an African who dreams up snow
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"It's a pity one can't imagine what one can't compare to anything. Genius is an African who dreams up snow"

- Vladimir Nabokov

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Vladimir Nabokov between April 22, 1899 and July 2, 1977. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 38 other quotes.

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