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Alaska
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"Alaska" Quotes

The novel "Alaska" by James A. Michener explores the rich history and diverse cultures of Alaska from ancient times to the 20th century.

Quotes

I am not a fool, gentlemen, and I can see the edge of the precipice. I am not a fool.

James A. Michener

wisdom

When a man is so poor that he cannot even afford to die, something is wrong with his country.

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povertysociety

There is nothing so powerful as truth, and often nothing so strange.

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truthpower

I have always been of the opinion that the character of the individual is more important than the color of his skin.

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equality

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

James A. Michener

cultureprejudice

I am not a man of destiny, but a man who believes in destiny.

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belief

Never forget that the most powerful force on earth is love.

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lovepower

The thing that makes a man strong is his willingness to accept responsibility for those he loves.

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responsibilitystrength

If you can't forgive yourself, how can you hope to forgive others?

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forgiveness

We can learn a lot from the past, but we can't live in it.

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learningmoving on