We are still groping perhaps, but we grope intelligently, like a gynecologist feeling a tumor.
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The quote from Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita" reflects the idea of navigating through uncertainty with a degree of understanding. It suggests that while we may not have complete clarity, our efforts to seek understanding are deliberate and informed. The comparison to a gynecologist examining a tumor implies a careful, purposeful exploration of complex and uncomfortable truths.
This approach underscores the importance of intelligence and caution in the pursuit of knowledge, particularly when...
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