"It takes more than mere skill to fly an airplane well. It takes nerve, and a certain amount of madness."

"I do not wish to shirk any of the responsibilities that may be mine, but I do not wish to be bound by any medieval code of morals."

"In my opinion, the future of women in aviation is limitless."

"Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others."

"Some of us have great runways already built for us. If you have one, take off! But if you don't, then just start building one."