Wilbur Wright

Engineering United States 1867 – 1912 99 quotes

American inventor who, with his brother Orville, achieved the first powered, controlled flight in 1903.

Quotes by Wilbur Wright

We have been trying to solve the problem of human flight by the use of gliders.

Letter to Octave Chanute 1900

The flying machine is a thing of the future.

Speech 1900

We are not trying to make a machine that will fly, but one that will fly safely.

Letter to Octave Chanute 1900

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

Speech 1900

The machine is a wonderful thing, but it is not perfect.

Letter to Octave Chanute 1900

The problem of aerial navigation is one of the most fascinating problems that has ever engaged the attention of man.

Speech 1900

We have been experimenting with gliders for the past two years.

Letter to Octave Chanute 1900

The machine is a success, but the weather is a failure.

Letter to Octave Chanute 1900

The machine is a wonderful thing, but it is not a toy.

Letter to Octave Chanute 1900

The problem of flight is one of the most interesting problems that has ever been presented to the human mind.

Speech 1900

We have been trying to solve the problem of human flight by the use of kites.

Letter to Octave Chanute 1900

The machine is a success, but the wind is a failure.

Letter to Octave Chanute 1900

The machine is a wonderful thing, but it is not a plaything.

Letter to Octave Chanute 1900

The problem of flight is one of the most important problems that has ever been presented to the human race.

Speech 1900

We have been trying to solve the problem of human flight by the use of models.

Letter to Octave Chanute 1900

The machine is a success, but the sand is a failure.

Letter to Octave Chanute 1900

The machine is a wonderful thing, but it is not a toy for children.

Letter to Octave Chanute 1900

The problem of flight is one of the most difficult problems that has ever been presented to the human mind.

Speech 1900

We have been trying to solve the problem of human flight by the use of calculations.

Letter to Octave Chanute 1900

The machine is a success, but the engine is a failure.

Letter to Octave Chanute 1900