Amelia Earhart came perhaps before her time… the smiling, confident, capable, yet a compassionate human being, is one of which we can all be proud. Through her writing and numerous interviews, Earhart left us with many inspirational words, on everything from the joy of flying to the empowerment of women, to the simple beauty of living. Earhart was and remains an inspiration, for her bravery and determination, her modern outlook on life, and her shining personality. At this time some of us need inspiration, I hope you find them in her words
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There’s more to life than being a passenger.
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After midnight, the moon set, and I was alone with the stars. I have
often said that the lure of flying is the lure of beauty, and I need no other
flight to convince me that the reason flyers fly, whether they know it or not,
is the esthetic appeal of flying.
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Decide… whether or not the goal is worth the risks involved. If it is,
stop worrying.
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I’ve had practical experience and know the discrimination against women
in various forms of industry. A pilot’s a pilot. I hope that such equality
could be carried out in other fields so that men and women may achieve equally
in any endeavour they set out.
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The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely
tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You
can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its
own reward.
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It is far easier to start something than it is to finish it.
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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.
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Never interrupt someone doing something you said couldn’t be done.
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This modern world of science and invention is of particular interest to
women. For the lives of women have been more affected by its new horizons than
those of any other group.
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I know a great many boys who should be making pies – and a great many
girls who would be better off in manual training. There is no reason why a
woman can’t hold any position in aviation providing she can overcome prejudices
and show ability.
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[The cross country air derby for women] was generally called the “powder
puff derby” and those who flew in it variously as “Ladybirds,” “Angels” or
“Sweethearts of the Air.” (We are still trying to get ourselves called just
“pilots.”)
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Who would refuse an invitation to such a shining adventure?
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Please know I am aware of the hazards. I want to do it because I want to
do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their
failure must be but a challenge to others.
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Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.
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The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
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Preparation, I have often said, is rightly two-thirds of any venture.
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Young people and old people, too, are too timid about experimenting,
trying their little adventures, flying their own Atlantics. Step out! Try the
job you are interested in! Use the talents which give you joy! There’s plenty
of time.
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A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the
roots spring up and make a new tree
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