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

Knowledge without application is but a dream.

Journal 1900

The soul yearns for the freedom of flight.

Early letter 1898

Control is the key to sustained flight.

Experiments 1903

In unity with my brother, we defy gravity.

Speech 1910

Skeptics laughed; we soared.

Interview 1909

The curve of the wing defies the pull of earth.

Notebook 1901

Life's true adventure begins where the ground ends.

Personal reflection 1907

Every crash teaches more than a thousand words.

Diary 1902

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

Letter 1905

Wings are not given to man; they are forged.

Early notes 1899

Humor in hardship keeps the spirit aloft.

Correspondence 1904

The engine's roar is the symphony of progress.

Speech 1908

Reflection on failure fuels tomorrow's flight.

Journal 1903

Balance in design mirrors balance in life.

Technical paper 1906

The wind whispers secrets to those who listen.

Notebook 1901

Engineering bridges the gap between dream and reality.

Interview 1911

A witty mind turns obstacles into opportunities.

Letter 1907

In the end, it's the journey through the air that matters most.

Personal note 1912

Our last words on invention: pursue with passion.

Deathbed reflection 1912