Amelia Earhart Quotes

American aviation pioneer and author (1897–1939)

Amelia Mary Earhart (born 24 July 1897 - missing in western Pacific Ocean from 2 July 1937) was an American aviation pioneer and writer. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She set many other records, was one of the first aviators to promote commercial air travel, wrote best-selling books about her flying experiences, and was instrumental in the formation of The Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots.

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Native Name: Amelia Mary Earhart

Alternative Names: Lady Lindy • Amelia Earhart Putnam • The Babe of the Sky • Mrs. George Putnam

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As I look back on the flight I think two questions have been asked me most frequently. First: Was I afraid? Secondly: What did I wear?

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.

Courage is the price that Life exacts for granting peace. The soul that knows it not, knows no release From little things: Knows not the livid loneliness of fear, Nor mountain heights where bitter joy can hear The sound of wings.