Orville Wright

Engineering United States 1871 – 1948 99 quotes

American inventor who, with his brother Wilbur, invented and built the world's first successful airplane.

Quotes by Orville Wright

Experiments must be made with the real thing.

Letter 1900

The joy of invention is in the discovery.

Interview 1912

We faced skepticism from all sides.

Diary 1906

Aerodynamics is the poetry of engineering.

Speech 1920

Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.

Notebook 1901

The propeller is the soul of the aircraft.

Diary 1903

We dreamed of flying since childhood.

Interview 1941

Innovation requires courage.

Book 1913

The Kitty Hawk winds tested our resolve.

Diary 1903

Science advances one experiment at a time.

Letter 1902

Humor helps in the face of adversity.

Personal Note 1908

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

Reflection 1925

Control is more important than speed.

Notebook 1901

We were brothers in invention and in life.

Last Reflection 1948

Patents protect ideas, but not the sky.

Speech 1910

Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.

Diary 1904

The wing's curve is nature's secret.

Letter 1900

Laughter lightens the load of invention.

Personal Note 1905

Legacy is built on perseverance.

Interview 1947