Eddie Rickenbacker Quotes

Eddie Rickenbacker — American Aviator born on October 08, 1890, died on July 27, 1973

Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was an American fighter ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient. With 26 aerial victories, he was America's most successful fighter ace in the war. He was also a race car driver and automotive designer, a government consultant in military matters and a pioneer in air transportation, particularly as the longtime head of Eastern Air Lines... (wikipedia)

There is a peculiar gratification in receiving congratulations from one's squadron for a victory in the air. It is worth more to a pilot than the applause of the whole outside world.

Aviation is proof that given, the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible.

When I look up and see the sun shining on the patch of white clouds up in the blue, I begin to think how it would feel to be up somewhere above it winging swiftly thought the clear air, watching the earth below, and the men on it, no bigger than ants.

I can give you a six-word formula for success: Think things through - then follow through.

The four cornerstones of character on which the structure of this nation was built are: Initiative, Imagination, Individuality and Independence.