James A. Michener

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

"Public libraries have been a mainstay of my life. They represent an individual's right to acquire knowledge; they are the sinews that bind civilized societies the world over. Without libraries, I would be a pauper, intellectually and spiritually."

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