In English language
When you reproduce nature, you become its slave. When you represent it, you dominate it.
Nicolae Tonitza, translated by Andreea Florescu
The original in Romanian language
In German language
Wer die Natur nachahmt, ist ihr Sklave. Wer sie wiedergibt - der ist ihr Herr.
Nicolae Tonitza, translated by Monica Stinghe
In French language
Lorsque vous reproduisez la nature - vous êtes son esclave. Lorsque vous la représentez - vous la dominez.
Nicolae Tonitza, translated by Alex Bodoli
In Spanish language
Cuando reproduces la naturaleza, eres su esclavo; cuando la representas, su amo.
Nicolae Tonitza, translated by Monica Fernandez
In Italian language
Quando riproduci la natura - diventi il suo schiavo. Quando la rappresenti - la domini.
Nicolae Tonitza, translated by Eliza Biță