It is easy for him and me to decipher now a past destiny; but a destiny in the making is, believe me, not one of those honest mystery stories where all you have to do is keep an eye on the clues.
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In the quoted passage from "Lolita" by Vladimir Nabokov, the speaker reflects on the clarity of understanding a past destiny compared to the unpredictability of a destiny that is still unfolding. This contrast highlights the ease with which one can interpret previous events when all the pieces of the puzzle are in place. The speaker suggests that looking back allows for a more straightforward narrative, revealing how past choices led to...
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