You have two things of value: your monastery and your people. Translate the book for me, and I'll let you keep one. Which will it be?

Faith Erin Hicks
You have two things of value: your monastery and your...
You have two things of value: your monastery and your...
You have two things of value: your monastery and your...
You have two things of value: your monastery and your...
About This Quote

This quote is about the importance of translating the book into your own language. It means that if you will sacrifice your own culture, language, and traditions to translate the book for others, you may end up with nothing. If you keep the book in your own language, you will be fulfilling your obligation to protect it.

Source: The Stone Heart

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