Peter Newmark Quotes

• Translation is a two-edged instrument: it has the special purpose of demonstrating the learner's knowledge of the foreign language, either as a form of control or to exercise his intelligence in order to develop his competence.

  Peter Newmark

  Exercise, Order, Two

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• There is no such thing as a perfect, ideal, or 'correct' translation. A translator is always trying to extend his knowledge and improve his means of expression; he is always pursuing facts and words.

  Peter Newmark

  Mean, Expression, Always Trying

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• A satisfactory translation is not always possible, but a good translator is never satisfied with it. It can usually be improved. (Newmark)

  Peter Newmark

  Satisfied, Translators, Translations

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