To translate is therefore to let go of your (English)writing in a way,to hold it at arm's length,open it to scrutiny,allow it to float in the ether (universe)for a while,and to let others,pivot you toward relative truth. (blog) esp.for C-E translation• To translate is therefore to let go of your (English) writing in a way, to hold it at arm’s length, open it to scrutiny, allow it to float in the ether (universe) for a while, and to let others, pivot you toward relative truth. (blog) esp. for C-E translation