The Wright Brothers

Engineering American 1867 – 1948 377 quotes

Built and flew first successful airplane

Quotes by The Wright Brothers

The air is a fluid, and we must learn to swim in it.

Personal reflection 1900

We built our machine, and we flew it.

Personal reflection 1903

The world is full of problems, and we are here to solve them.

Speech 1908

We had no money, but we had ideas.

Personal reflection 1903

The secret of success is to be persistent.

Speech 1908

We were not looking for fame, but for knowledge.

Personal reflection 1903

The air is a wonderful thing, and we are just beginning to understand it.

Personal reflection 1900

We were not afraid to try new things.

Personal reflection 1903

The greatest invention of all time is the airplane.

Speech 1908

We were not discouraged by failure.

Personal reflection 1903

The air is a highway, and we are building the vehicles.

Speech 1908

We were not afraid to dream big.

Personal reflection 1903

The future of flight is unlimited.

Speech 1908

We were not afraid to work hard.

Personal reflection 1903

The air is a playground, and we are learning to play in it.

Personal reflection 1900

We were not afraid to be different.

Personal reflection 1903

The sky is not the limit, it is just the beginning.

Speech 1908

We were not afraid to challenge the impossible.

Personal reflection 1903

The air is a canvas, and we are painting with our machines.

Speech 1908

We were not afraid to stand alone.

Personal reflection 1903