Vladimir Nabokov. De horas y mareas
Vladimir Nabokov. TIME AND EBB
"Exactly," said Dr. Shoe. "And that was Adolf Hitler's mistake. Being mad, he failed to take into account the scheming of irresponsible politicians. Being mad, he believed that other governments would act in accordance with the principles of mercy and common sense."
"I always think of Prometheus," said Mrs. Hall. "Prometheus, who stole fire and was blinded by the angry gods."
An old lady in a bright blue dress, who sat knitting in a corner, asked Dr. Shoe to explain why the Germans had not risen against Hitler.
Dr. Shoe lowered his eyelids for a moment. "The answer is a terrible one,&