Gregory Rabassa Quotes
A translation can never equal the original; it can approach it, and its quality can only be judged as to accuracy by how close it gets.
I have always maintained that translation is essentially the closest reading one can possibly give a text. The translator cannot ignore "lesser" words, but must consider every jot and tittle.
A translator is essentially a reader and we all read differently, except that a translator's reading remains in unchanging print
Teaching translation is more of an editing job. You act as editor. But you can have fun with it.