Jacqueline Cochran Quotes

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Jacqueline Cochran was a pioneering American aviator who made significant contributions to aviation history. She was one of the first female pilots to fly across the Atlantic Ocean and was instrumental in establishing the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II. Cochran's achievements in aviation were groundbreaking, and she is remembered for her bravery, skill, and dedication to expanding opportunities for women in aviation.

"It comes with faith, for with complete faith there is no fear of what faces you in life or death."

"It comes with faith, for with complete faith there is no fear of what faces you in life or death."

Death, Faith, Life, Fear

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"To live without risk for me would be tantamount to death."

"To live without risk for me would be tantamount to death."

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"I have found adventure in flying, in world travel, in business, and even close at hand... Adventure is a state of mind - and spirit."

"I have found adventure in flying, in world travel, in business, and even close at hand... Adventure is a state of mind - and spirit."

Business, Travel, Adventure, Flying

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"I might have been born in a hovel but I am determined to travel with the wind and the stars."

"I might have been born in a hovel but I am determined to travel with the wind and the stars."

Travel, Stars, Wind

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"Capacity never lacks opportunity. It cannot remain undiscovered because it is sought by too many anxious to use it."

"Capacity never lacks opportunity. It cannot remain undiscovered because it is sought by too many anxious to use it."

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