Now and then women should do for themselves what men have already done—occasionally what men have not done—thereby establishing themselves as persons, and perhaps encouraging other women toward greater independence of thought and action.

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.

Flying might not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price.

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.

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.

There is so much that must be done in a civilized barbarism like war.

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