Wright Brothers (Orville & Wilbur):

It is our view that morally the world owes its almost universal use of our system of lateral control entirely to us. It is also our opinion that legally it owes it to us.

— Wright Brothers (Orville & Wilbur) Modern

First powered flight

Context

Wilbur Wright, in a letter to Octave Chanute, regarding their patent on flight control

Date / Period

1910

Source

https://www.patentplaques.com/blog/the-wright-brothers-patent-wars/

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

1 source

More from Wright Brothers (Orville & Wilbur)

"The fact that the machine did not fall apart at the first gust of wind was a great encouragement."

Humorous

"The course of the experiment was not always smooth. The machine would start all right, but the propelling power was not sufficient to overcome the resistance of the air."

Shocking

"The machine has been proven to be a success beyond our most sanguine hopes."

Shocking

"The only difference between us and others is that we have made a more thorough study of the problem."

Shocking

"The aeroplane will be a great factor in bringing together the different nations of the earth."

Shocking

View all sayings from Wright Brothers (Orville & Wilbur)