Alberto Santos-Dumont

“Wings will be the symbol of a new era, the era of flight.”

“What God has not given to man, man has given to man.”

“Inventors are people who are not satisfied with the world as it is.”

“I have invented nothing. I have simply assembled the discoveries of others behind a motor.”

“The world is my office.”

“In my opinion, we will not have the perfect airplane until we can fly without a motor.”

“The airplane is a work of art, and it is a work of science.”

“The air is a beautiful thing. It is the last of the free things.”

“I believe that the airplane will bring the nations of the world closer together.”

“It is not enough to be a good sportsman. You must also be a good sport.”