Quote by James Michener
If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and

If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home. – James Michener

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I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions. – James Michener

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An age is called “dark,” not because the light fails to shine but because people refuse to see it. – James Michener

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America is a nation with many flaws, but hopes so vast that only the cowardly would refuse to acknowledge them. – James Michener

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Just get on any major highway, and eventually it will dead-end in a Disney parking area large enough to have its own climate, populated by large nomadic families who have been trying to find their cars since the Carter administration. – Dave Barry

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I cant wait to start something up myself that is actually about giving unsigned bands the exposure they deserve, especially when they travel so far to play the smallest gig theyve ever played in their lives. – Dan Hawkins

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I mean, Id love to have a private jet – I know people who fly by private jet all the time… Ive hitched a ride a few times and it is not overrated at all its a great way to travel! – Marc Jacobs

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I think its important that kids have responsibilities and understand the value of things, but I think its great I get to travel the world with my daughter. – Salma Hayek

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Certain flaws are necessary for the whole. It would seem strange if old friends lacked certain quirks. – Goethe

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I suppose Im intrigued with the bad traits of society, because Im a part of society, and the bad traits pose the dangerous questions for our future. – Jude Law

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I actually think with age comes some level of wisdom. – Nina Totenberg

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