If a man happens to find himself, he has a mansion which he can inhabit with dignity all the days of his life. James A. Michener Read Quote
The permanent temptation of life is to confuse dreams with reality. The permanent defeat of life comes when dreams are surrendered to reality. James A. Michener Read Quote
Whatever I did, there was always someone around who was better qualified. They just didn’t bother to do it. James A. Michener Read Quote
I attended seminars where many social issues were discussed abstractly, outside the pressures of an immediate situation, and there I developed certain attitudes which permitted me to face the real thing when it came along. James A. Michener Read Quote
Russia, France, Germany and China. They revere their writers. America is still a frontier country that almost shudders at the idea of creative expression. James A. Michener Read Quote
Hawaii and Fiji are two of the best island groups in the world to visit as a vacationer. The great hotels, the fascinating local people, the exciting history of the two contrasting island groups, and the unmatched scenery make these two of the most enticing stopovers. James A. Michener Read Quote
I missed a whole cycle of childhood, but I’ve never used it as a device for self-pity. James A. Michener Read Quote
I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions. James A. Michener Read Quote
The really great writers are people like Emily Bronte who sit in a room and write out of their limited experience and unlimited imagination. James A. Michener Read Quote
I was brought up in the great tradition of the late nineteenth century: that a writer never complains, never explains and never disdains. James A. Michener Read Quote
