I have had the feeling that a properly constructed flying-machine should be capable of being flown as a kite; and conversely, that a properly constructed kite should be capable of use as a flying-machine when driven by its own propellers.

America is a country of inventors, and the greatest of inventors are the newspaper men.

Neither the Army nor the Navy is of any protection, or very little protection, against aerial raids.

Don't keep forever on the public road, going only where others have gone and following one after the other like a flock of sheep. Leave the beaten track occasionally and dive into the woods.

Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds. I may be given credit for having blazed the trail, but when I look at the subsequent developments I feel the credit is due to others rather than to myself.

Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds.

Observe, Remember, Compare.