Amelia Earhart — Quotes

“Courage is the price that Life exacts for granting peace.”

— Amelia Earhart · This quote reflects Earhart's philosophy on facing fear and danger, central to her aviation career and public speaking engagements throughout the 1930s.

“The most difficult thing is to decide to act, the rest is merely tenacity.”

— Amelia Earhart · Earhart expressed this sentiment in interviews about her record-breaking flights, emphasizing that determination mattered more than natural ability.

“Pilots take no special joy in walking: pilots like flying.”

— Amelia Earhart · She wrote this in her 1932 autobiography 'The Fun of It' to explain her dedication to aviation over other pursuits.

“Women must pay for everything. They do get more glory than men for comparable achievements, but much less money.”

— Amelia Earhart · Earhart stated this during interviews in the 1930s when addressing gender inequality in pay and sponsorships for women aviators.

“Decide to do it and the way will open.”

— Amelia Earhart · She offered this advice to aspiring female pilots and aviators who wrote to her seeking encouragement for their aviation ambitions.

“I want to do it because I want to do it.”

— Amelia Earhart · Earhart gave this straightforward response when asked why she attempted the 1935 solo flight from Hawaii to California.

“Flying might not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price.”

— Amelia Earhart · She wrote this in 'The Fun of It' (1932) to convey her genuine passion for aviation despite its inherent risks and challenges.

“Never do things others can do and will do, if there are things others cannot do or will not do.”

— Amelia Earhart · This principle guided her career choices to pursue unprecedented aviation records rather than routine flying achievements.