The arrogance of the artist is a very profound thing, and it fortifies you. James A. Michener arroganceartistfortify Change image and share on social
I'm not a very good writer, but I'm an excellent rewriter. James A. Michener excellentgoodrewriter Change image and share on social
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 daydignityfind Change image and share on social
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 confusedefeatdream Change image and share on social
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 bronteemilyexperience Change image and share on social
For this is the journey that men and women make, to find themselves. If they fail in this, it doesn't matter much else what they find. James A. Michener failfindjourney Change image and share on social
An age is called Dark not because the light fails to shine, but because people refuse to see it. James A. Michener agecalldark Change image and share on social
Scientists dream about doing great things. Engineers do them. James A. Michener dreamengineergreat Change image and share on social
There are no insoluble problems. Only time-consuming ones. James A. Michener consumeinsolubleproblem Change image and share on social
If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home. James A. Michener avoidcustomfear Change image and share on social