1A. Translating ideas is better than translating words. 1B. Translating words is better than translating ideas.
Translation is virtually or ultimately impossible because no two languages are alike.
2A. Only fools, scoundrels, or traitors translate. 2B. Translation violates natural or divine law. No humans can possibly do it, so let's have humans invent a machine that can do it 3. 3A. To improve matters, all translators must be carefully trained and strict rules must be followed. The training method and rules are usually provided by the person or persons making this statement.