"The art of translation lies less in knowing the other language than in knowing your own."

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Source : Ned Rorem (2013). “The Later Diaries of Ned Rorem: 1961–1972”, p.63, Open Road Media

Ned Rorem

#Art Quotes #Lying Quotes #Knowing Quotes

“The true artist is quite rational as well as imaginative and knows what he is doing; if he does not, his art suffers.”
“There are two facets to the CIA's management and control of international drug trafficking, on behalf of the corporate interests that rule America. It's important to note that the US government's involvement in drug trafficking began before the CIA existed, as a means of controlling states, as well as the political and social movements within them, including America.”

Source : Source: www.counterpunch.org
“Must not I then entertain the saints because I must keep my conscience.”
“Knowing yourself lets you understand others.”
“Every man is what he is, because of the DOMINATING THOUGHTS which he permits to occupy his mind.”
“I don't remember who said this, but there really are places in the heart you don't even know exist until you love a child.”
“I spent 15 minutes writing Stand By Your Man, and a lifetime defending it.”

Source : "Mini Bio/ Biography". www.imdb.com.
“BMX is kind of a big guy sport, you know.”

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