Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others.

In my life I had come to realize that when things were going very well indeed it was just the time to anticipate trouble. And, conversely, I learned from pleasant experience that at the most despairing crisis, when all looked sour beyond words, some delightful "break" was apt to lurk just around the corner.

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

Obviously I faced the possibility of not returning when first I considered going. Once faced and settled there really wasn't any good reason to refer to it.

I lay no claim to advancing scientific data other than advancing flying knowledge. I can only say that I do it because I want to.

My ambition is to have this wonderful gift produce practical results for the future of commercial flying and for the women who may want to fly tomorrow's planes.

Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.