There’s more to life than being a passenger.

 Amelia Earhart came perhaps before her time, the smiling, confident, capable, yet 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

·         There’s more to life than being a passenger.

·         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.

·         Decide… whether or not the goal is worth the risks involved. If it is, stop worrying.

·         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.

·         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.

·         It is far easier to start something than it is to finish it.

·         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.

·         Never interrupt someone doing something you said couldn’t be done.

·         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.

·         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.

·         [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.”)

·         Who would refuse an invitation to such a shining adventure?

·         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.

·         Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.

·         The most effective way to do it, is to do it.

·         Preparation, I have often said, is rightly two-thirds of any venture.

·         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.

·         A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make a new tree