Jul 24, 2007

Quote of the day. "Translations* and dishes have this common fate; there was never any one of either of them, that pleased all palates. And in truth, it is a thing as little to be wished for, as expected, for an universal applause is at least two thirds of a scandal"

Sir Roger L'Estrange, 1673
* the quote has been slightly altered to suit mermaidian quoting needs, original says books rather than translations...

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Blogger João Paglione said...

This is another quote I won´t forget from you, along with "Insincerity is language´s ultimate enemy" something like that?

5:21 PM  

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