One of the upsides of tourism is that people begin to take themselves a little more seriously (and think their) culture is worth something. So rather than disparaging the local culture, they vitalize it.

One of the pleasures of reading is seeing this alteration on the pages, and the way, by reading it, you have made the book yours.

Airplanes have dulled and desensitized us; we are encumbered, like lovers in a suit of armor.

Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace.

There's always a way if you're not in a hurry.

People talk about the pain of writing, but very few people talk about the pleasure and satisfaction.

I don't look down on tourism. I live in Hawaii where we have 7 million visitors a year. If they weren't there, there would be no economy. So I understand why a tourist economy is necessary.