The balloon seems to stand still in the air while the earth flies past underneath.

I never thought that my creation, would allow brothers to kill brothers. (after seeing his invention being used in war, The Airplane) Alberto Santos-Dumont

To propel a dirigible balloon through the air is like pushing a candle through a brick wall.

There is madness in the mind.

You have been given a gift—your life. What will you do with it?

I wonder if every genius has a touch of madness, does everyone that's normal have a touch or retardation?

Self-esteem is something you have to earn! The only way to achieve self-esteem is to work hard. People have an obligation to live up to their potential.

I'm still having fun and as long as skiing is enjoyable, I'm going to continue to do it.

Trust the tale, not the teller.

The past is an unsolved mystery and the truth a moving target.

The generality of virtuous women are like hidden treasures, they are safe only because nobody has sought after them.

I have traveled more than anyone else, and I have noticed that even the angels speak English with an accent.

A physician is nothing but a consoler of the mind.