You do know what's coming up when you're translating. I suppose the concentration, then, is on finding a formulation which is speakable and in character - and economical as well, actually. Tom Stoppard charactercomeconcentration Change image and share on social
Good things, when short, are twice as good. Tom Stoppard goodshortthing Change image and share on social
I've voted in every election - not always for the same political party and never with any degree of enthusiasm. Tom Stoppard degreeelectionenthusiasm Change image and share on social
I am not a mathematician, but I was aware that for centuries, mathematics was considered the queen of the sciences because it claimed certainty. It was grounded on some fundamental certainties - axioms - that led to others. Tom Stoppard awareaxiomcentury share on social
Other people's lives come at us without a backstory most of the time. The present is like that. Tom Stoppard backstorylivepeople Change image and share on social
Revolution is a trivial shift in the emphasis of suffering. Tom Stoppard emphasisrevolutionshift Change image and share on social
I read for interest and enjoyment, and when I cease to enjoy it I stop. Tom Stoppard ceaseenjoyenjoyment Change image and share on social
There are many, many more small theater spaces than there were when I was starting out. Tom Stoppard smallspacestart Change image and share on social
I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon. Tom Stoppard aimchangejournalism Change image and share on social
It was a different planet in 1967, the Broadway theatre. It had a little ashtray clamped to the back of every seat and the author got 10% of the gross. Tom Stoppard ashtrayauthorback Change image and share on social
