...memory can restore to life everything except smells, although nothing revives the past so completely as a smell that was once associated with it.
In Vladimir Nabokov's book "Mary," the narrative explores the intriguing relationship between memory and sensory experience. The author suggests that while memory can revive many aspects of the past, it falls short in resurrecting the essence of smells. Instead, smells hold a unique power; they can evoke memories with remarkable clarity and intensity. This highlights the significant role that scents play in our recollection of experiences, often triggering deeply emotional memories...
Rate the Quote
User Reviews
Other quotes in book quote
All the things you can talk about in anyone's work are the things that are least important.
Race of Cain, ascend to heaven, And cast God down upon the earth!
