Quote by Vladimir Nabokov, The Gift

Genius is an African who dreams up snow.

Genius is an African who dreams up snow.

Summary

This quote suggests that true genius resides in the ability to imagine and create something that may seem impossible or contradictory within one's own cultural context. By specifically highlighting an African dreaming up snow, it challenges the Eurocentric notion that certain abilities or innovations are limited to specific racial or geographic backgrounds. It celebrates the power of imagination and the potential for groundbreaking ideas to transcend societal expectations and boundaries.

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By Vladimir Nabokov, The Gift

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