Not only the chassis of the machine, but all the fixtures are slippery with lubricating oil, and when the engine is speeded a shower of this oil is also thrown back directly into the driver's face.

Harriet Quimby

There must be no flapping ends to catch in the multitudinous wires surrounding the driver's seat. The feet and legs must be free, so that one can readily manipulate the steering apparatus.

Harriet Quimby

If a woman wants to fly, first of all she must, of course, abandon skirts and don a knickerbocker uniform.

Harriet Quimby

The men flyers have given out the impression that aeroplaning is very perilous work, something that an ordinary mortal should not dream of attempting.

Harriet Quimby

I was annoyed from the start by the attitude of doubt by the spectators that I would never really make the flight. This attitude made me more determined than ever to succeed.

Harriet Quimby

There is no reason why the aeroplane should not open up a fruitful occupation for women.

Harriet Quimby

The aeroplane should open a fruitful occupation for women.

Harriet Quimby

I saw at once that I had only to rise in my machine, fix my eyes upon the castle, fly over it and speed directly across to the French coast.

Harriet Quimby

It seemed so easy that it looked like a cross-country flight. I am glad I thought so and felt so.

Harriet Quimby

Everyone asks me 'how it feels to fly.' It feels like riding in a high powered automobile, minus bumping over the rough roads, continually signaling to clear the way.

Harriet Quimby

Keeping a watchful on the speedometer to see that you do not exceed the speed limit and provoke the wrath of the bicycle policeman or the covetous constable.

Harriet Quimby

Before the student climbs into her seat, she will discover why it is well to cover her natty costume with washable jumpers or overalls.

Harriet Quimby