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Vladimir Nabokov on Intelligence

1899–1977 Russia

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I think like a genius, I write like a distinguished author, I speak like a child.

Strong Opinions (1973)

Genius still means to me, in my Russian fastidiousness and pride of phrase, a unique dazzling gift. The gift of James Joyce, and not the talent of Henry James.

What Is the Sangha?: The Nature of Spritual Community (2001)

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