Life's values originate in circumstances over which the individual has no control.

I don't believe in taking foolish chances, but nothing can be accomplished if we don't take any chances at all.

I hope you either take up parachute jumping or stay out of single motored airplanes at night.

I saw a fleet of fishing boats...I flew down almost touching the craft and yelled at them, asking if I was on the right road to Ireland. They just stared. Maybe they didn't hear me. Maybe I didn't hear them. Or maybe they thought I was just a crazy fool.

Pilots are drawn to flying because it's a perfect combination of science, romance and adventure.

The improvement of our way of life is more important than the spreading of it. If we make it satisfactory enough, it will spread automatically. If we do not, no strength of arms can permanently oppose it.

I don't believe in taking unnecessary risks, but a life without risk isn't worth living.