"There is a peculiar gratification in receiving congratulations from one's squadron for a victory in the air. It is worth more to a pilot than the applause of the whole outside world."

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Source : Eddie Rickenbacker (2012). “Fighting the Flying Circus”, p.48, Tales End Press

Eddie Rickenbacker

#Congratulations Quotes #Air Quotes #Victory Quotes

“Dream on, but don't imagine they'll all come true. When will you realize... Vienna waits for you.”
“To me art is an adventure into an unknown world, which can be explored only by those willing to take the risk.”
“Love is giving someone everything on your plate; saying to them that you are full when you aren't. I could be better at that. I'm pretty good at giving, but I don't say, "I'm full." My wife does that all the time with many things, and it's why I love her.”
“The success of any trap lies in its fundamental simplicity. The reverse trap by the nature of its single complication must be swift and simpler still.”

Source : Robert Ludlum (2013). “The Jason Bourne Series 3-Book Bundle: The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum”, p.465, Bantam
“Adversity often hatches out the true nobility of character.”

Source : George Ade (1904). “True bills”
“I have done zero SEO on my websites and online platforms, but I still rank well on them because of the fact that I focused on content, providing value, answering questions.”
“I say: If you don't know how to cook, I'm sure you have at least one friend who knows how to cook. Well, call that friend and say, 'Can I come next time and can I bring some food and can I come an hour or two hours ahead and watch you and help you?'”

Source : "Chef Jacques Pepin Eats Airport Hot Dogs, Rarely Spends More than $12 on Wine". The Bon Appétit Magazine Interview, www.bonappetit.com. November 14, 2011.
“We are excited about Internet access in general. With better access to the Internet, people do more searches.”

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