Amelia Earhart — "I have often said that the lure of flying is the lure of beauty."

"The more one does and sees and feels, the more one is able to do, and the more genuine may be one’s appreciation of fundamental things like home, and love, and understanding companionship."

"Flying might not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price."

"Some of us have great runways already built for us. If you have one, take off. But if you don't have one, realize it is your responsibility to grab a shovel and build one for yourself and for those wh…"

"Adventure is worthwhile in itself."

"I want to do it for the adventure of it."