Wilbur Wright Quotes

A collection of quotes by Wilbur Wright.

Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) was an American aviation pioneer, alongside his younger brother Orville Wright. Born in Indiana, Wilbur showed an early interest in mechanics and engineering. Together, the Wright brothers developed and built the world's first successful airplane, the Wright Flyer, achieving powered and controlled flight in 1903. Wilbur was the main driver behind their aeronautical experiments, conducting extensive research and perfecting the principles of flight. His work laid the foundation for modern aviation, and they became widely recognized as the inventors of the airplane. Wilbur passed away at the age of 45 due to typhoid fever.

The desire to fly is an idea handed down to us by our ancest

The desire to fly is an idea handed down to us by our ancestors who, in their grueling travels across trackless lands in prehistoric times, looked enviously on the birds soaring freely through space, at full speed, above all obstacles, on the infinite highway of the air.

Wilbur Wright

Flight Flying

I am an enthusiast, but not a crank in the sense that I have

I am an enthusiast, but not a crank in the sense that I have some pet theories as to the proper construction of a flying machine. I wish to avail myself of all that is already known and then, if possible, add my mite to help on the future worker who will attain final success.

Wilbur Wright

Pet

We could hardly wait to get up in the morning.

We could hardly wait to get up in the morning.

Wilbur Wright

Passion

It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowle

It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill.

Wilbur Wright

Knowledge