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Quote by Peter Newmark

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

Quote by Peter Newmark

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Peter Newmark was a prominent linguist and translator theorist in the 20th century, whose work focused on translation studies and language teaching, having a profound impact on translation theory and practice. more

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