. . . Luddites were those frenzied traditionalists of the early 19th century who toured [England] wrecking new weaving machines on the… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
The rules seem to be these: If you have written a successful novel, everyone invites you to write short stories. If you… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
Things are going to go wrong, and I think we are false to life if we don’t portray it. But there is… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
If a young aspirant had a modicum of skill and a busy typewriter she or he would sooner or later get a… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
Although most of us know Vincent van Gogh in Arles and Paul Gauguin in Tahiti as if they were neighbors -- somewhat… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
Don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today because if you enjoy it today, you can do it again tomorrow. — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
Animals form an inalienable fragment of nature, and if we hasten the disappearance of even one species, we diminish our world and… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
I was once asked if I'd like to meet the president of a certain country. I said, "No, but I'd love to… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
If I were a young man, I would not hesitate at writing anything to get into print, except pornography. — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
The most sheer fun I ever had in sports was playing volleyball, a game I commend highly. I understand that an effort… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
We risk great peril if we kill off this spirit of adventure, for we cannot predict how and in what seemingly unrelated… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
I think the bottom line is that if you get through a childhood like mine, it's not at all bad. Obviously, you… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
“[Very rich people] with brains make a great effort to hold on to every penny they have while preaching to the general population that… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
A writer can make a fortune in America, but he can't make a living. — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
As a writer I have persisted in my uncertainty, alternating between novels which could charitably be considered literature and world reporting which by another… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
. . . Luddites were those frenzied traditionalists of the early 19th century who toured [England] wrecking new weaving machines on the theory that… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
I am terrified of restrictive religious doctrine, having learned from history that when men who adhere to any form of it are in control,… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
“This is not a promise, this is not threat, it's just the way it's gonna be!!!” — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
“We went into the night and for the first time in my life I saw the stars hanging low over the desert, for the… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
The rules seem to be these: If you have written a successful novel, everyone invites you to write short stories. If you have written… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
“A Roman came to Rabbi Gimzo the Water Carrier, and asked, "What is this study of the law that you Jews engage in?" and… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
I think the crucial thing in the writing career is to find what you want to do and how you fit in. What somebody… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
“The chance emergence of the was nothing. Remember this. But its persistence and patient accumulation of stature were everything. Only by relentless effort did… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
