"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home."
-James A. Michener
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"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.“
-James A. Michener
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"It takes courage to know when you ought to be afraid."
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