I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.

Amelia Earhart

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Topic

Flying Taking risks

Author

Amelia Earhart

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1937 1930s 20th century

Occupation

Aviator

From

United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Earhart, Amelia. Letter to George Putnam. 2 July 1937.

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Another quote from the 1930s

You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Max Ehrmann

Desiderata

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Topic
Man and the universe

Author

Max Ehrmann
Source
Desiderata
Language
English
Time
1933 1930s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Ehrmann, Max. Desiderata. Michigan Tradesman, 5 Apr. 1933.

Another quote about Taking risks

In skating over thin ice our safety is in our speed.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Essays: First Series (Emerson)

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Topic
Going for it Taking risks

Author

Ralph Waldo Emerson
Source
Prudence Essays: First Series (Emerson)
Medium
Essay
Statement Type
Paradox Proverbs, aphorisms and adages
Language
English
Time
1841 1840s 19th century
Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Emerson, Ralph Waldo. "Prudence." Essays: First Series. Boston: James Munroe and Company, 1841.

Current Citation

Emerson, Ralph Waldo. "Prudence." The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, edited by Brooks Atkinson. Modern Library, 2000.