Eddie Rickenbacker Quotes

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Eddie Rickenbacker was an American aviator and World War I flying ace. Known as one of the top American pilots of the war, he earned the Medal of Honor for his bravery and skill in combat. Rickenbacker's post-war career included ventures in aviation as a businessman and as a promoter of air travel. His contributions to aviation history and his heroics during the war have made him a celebrated figure in American history.

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

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

Imagination, Character, Independence, Individuality

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

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

Aviation, Proof, Will

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"Courage is doing what you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you are scared."

"Courage is doing what you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you are scared."

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"I would rather have a million friends than a million dollars."

"I would rather have a million friends than a million dollars."

Friendship, Friends

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