Vladimir Nabokov Quotes: I was also supposed to quiz my various…

I was also supposed to quiz my various companions on a number of important matters such as nostalgia, fear of unknown animals, food fantasies, nocturnal emissions, hobbies, choice of radio program, changes in out look and so forth.

("Lolita")

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