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Very early on in life, I decided the hell with it: material things weren't for me. Christmas would come, and other kids would have all these presents, and it wouldn't bother me a bit.
— James A. Michener
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James A. Michener
writer, military officer, novelist, screenwriter, autobiographer, teacher
🔗 Read on Wikipedia1907 – 1997
James Albert Michener was an American writer. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were long, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations, set in particular geographic locales and incorporating detailed history. Many of his works were bestsellers and were chosen by the Book of the Month Club. He was also known for the meticulous research that went into his books.
All Quotes by James A. Michener
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An age is called Dark not because the light fails to shine, but because people refuse to see it.
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If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.
— James A. Michener
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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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If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.
— James A. Michener
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If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.
— James A. Michener
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Scientists dream about doing great things. Engineers do them.
— James A. Michener
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Very early on in life, I decided the hell with it: material things weren't for me. Christmas would come, and other kids would have all these presents, and it wouldn't bother me a bit.
— James A. Michener
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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