No free man needs a God; but was I free?

📖 Vladimir Nabokov

🌍 American  |  👨‍💼 Novelist

🎂 April 22, 1899  –  ⚰️ July 2, 1977
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In Vladimir Nabokov's novel "Pale Fire," the protagonist grapples with the notion of freedom and the existential dilemma of belief. The quote, "No free man needs a God; but was I free?" reflects a profound questioning of autonomy and spirituality. It suggests that true freedom might negate the dependence on a higher power, yet it raises the critical awareness of whether one is genuinely free or shackled by their own perceptions...

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