"The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity."

"I have been as good a wife to you as I am able."

"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 lure of the unknown is too strong to resist."

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