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The Translator
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"The Translator" Quotes

A linguistics professor navigates the complexities of language, culture, and personal identity when she is chosen to translate a controversial Japanese novel.

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Language is a code, but culture is a map.

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Translation is a bridge between people, connecting one culture to another.

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Words have power, they can heal or hurt.

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In translation, we give voice to the voiceless.

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Through translation, we can understand different perspectives and broaden our own horizons.

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Translation is an act of empathy, stepping into someone else's shoes.

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Language is both a barrier and a bridge, it depends on how we use it.

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Translation is a dance between words and meanings.

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Translators are like invisible threads, weaving languages together.

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Lost in translation, words can take on new meanings and create misunderstandings.

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