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Even a poor translator couldn't kill a style that moves with such narrative clarity.

Even a poor translator couldn’t kill a style that moves with such narrative clarity.
– William Zinsser

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  3. I’ve learned through experience that faith moves mountains, hope moves choices, and, more importantly, that love moves you a step closer to God. – Maribel C Pagan
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  7. However strange your style may seem to others, never mind, because it is your style! – Mehmet Murat ildan
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  10. there’s no clarity.there was never meant to be clarity. – Charles Bukowski
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  17. A good editor fixes. A superb editor fixes without ruining the original message of your book as a superb translator does as well. – BA Gabrielle
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