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James A. Michener Quotes

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American Novelist February 3, 1907 – October 16, 1997

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James A. Michener quote: "A nation becomes what its young people read in their youth...."
A nation becomes what its young people read in their youth. Its ideals are fashioned then, its goals strongly determined. James A. Michener
James A. Michener quote: "If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the relgion..."
If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the relgion and avoid the people, you might better stay home. James A. Michener
Being goal-oriented instead of self-oriented is crucial. I know so many people who want to be writers. But let me tell you, they really don't want to be writers. They want to have been writers. They wish they had a book in print. They don't want to go through the work of getting the damn book out. There is a huge difference. James A. Michener
[Very rich people] with brains make a great effort to hold on to every penny they have while preaching to the general population that freedom and dignity and patriotism are possible only under their protection; in this way they elicit the support of the very people they hold in subjection. James A. Michener
James A. Michener quote: "An age is called Dark not because the light fails to shine,..."
An age is called Dark not because the light fails to shine, but because people refuse to see it. James A. Michener
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

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