Quote by Vladimir Nabokov

Treading the soil of the moon, palpating its pebbles, tasting the panic and splendor of the event, feeling in the pit of one's stomach the separation from terra... these form the most romantic sensation an explorer has ever known... this is the only thing I can say about the matter. The utilitarian results do not interest me.

Treading the soil of the moon, palpating its pebbles, tastin

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This quote expresses the profound and captivating experience of exploring the moon. It highlights the exhilaration and awe one feels while being there, making physical contact with its surface, and intimately connecting with the momentous occasion. The quote emphasizes the deep emotional impact of this kind of exploration, going beyond any practical or material gains. It indicates that the true significance lies in the romantic and sensory aspects of the experience, rather than in the utility or practical outcomes that might be derived from it.

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