Flying demanded more courage and faith than I actually possessed, and it wanted my best, my whole self. I would have to work very hard to be any good at it at all, and be more than a little mad to be great, to give my life over to it. But that's just what I meant to do. Paula McLain
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It is said that flying demanded more courage and faith than I actually possessed. This quote captures the spirit of the sport, where the best athletes in the world are willing to put their lives on the line in order to compete. This sport is often seen as dangerous by some people, but it doesn't take much to get started. The most talented pilots are not afraid of danger behind the controls.

Instead, they are highly motivated and driven by desire to fly. They don't just want to learn how to fly, they want to be great at it. This quote captures the spirit of flying in all its forms; it is a sport that requires more courage and faith than I actually possess.

But, this is exactly why I must give my best and my whole self to fly.

Source: Circling The Sun

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