In its happiest efforts, translation is but approximation, and its efforts are not often happy. A translation may be good as translation,… — George Henry Lewes Copy Share Image
The existence of another, competing translation is a good thing, in general, and only immediately discouraging to one person - the translator… — Lydia Davis Copy Share Image
When a translation is very good, it is fascinating to see how the book changes and yet stays the same. I think… — Per Petterson Copy Share Image
