James A. Michener Quotes
It Was Rather That He Discovered For Himself The Inherent Undesirability Of Becoming A Leader; It Was An Act Of Pomp Engaged In By Lesser Men Who Enjoyed Bedecking Themselves In Feathers. He Would Let Others Use Office To Proclaim Their Feats. He Would Concentrate On The Feat Itself, Doing What Had To Be Done ... In Silence.
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