Every act of communication is an act of translation.

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.

Don't just Hurry, don't just Haste. Don't just Worry, don't just Waste. Life is a Treasure, Enjoy the Pleasure.- RVM

Motivations take you there. Tell yourself you are powerful enough to make it, and it will surprise you that.. that power will start manifesting itself.

She knew in her heart that to be without optimism that core of reasonless hope in the spirit rather than the brain was a fatal flaw the seed of death.

Nothing is ever enough when what you are looking for isn't what you really want.

We win if the world is convinced of two things, that you are a fine gentleman, and a great baseball player.

Most writers flourish greatly on a simple, healthy routine with occasional time off for gaiety.

Nothing goes by luck in composition. It allows of no tricks. The best you can write will be the best you are.

I said I would do all the films about the commercials, and the films about ball-bearings and Ford tractors and so on, if once a year they gave me money for a free film.

Believe in yourself and what you feel. Your power will come from that.

It generally takes about 10 years to become an overnight sensation.