"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."

"I have a feeling there is just about one more good flight left in my system and I hope this trip is it. Anyway, when I have finished this job, I mean to give up long-distance 'stunt' flying."

"The soul’s dominion? Each time we make a choice, we pay with courage to behold restless day and count it fair."

"Aviation, like the sea, is an unforgiving mistress."

"Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others."