When a great adventure is offered, you don't refuse it.

The field was wet, the lane was wet, and the spirits of my mechanic and helper were damp.

No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.

Some of us have great runways already built for us. If you have one, take off. But if you don't have one, realize it is your responsibility to grab a shovel and build one for yourself and for those who will follow after you.

Aviation, this young modern giant, exemplifies the possible relationships of women with the creations of science.

If enough of us keep trying, we'll get someplace.

Ours is the commencement of a flying age, and I am happy to have popped into existence at a period so interesting.