Edward Vernon Rickenbacker

Edward Vernon (Eddie) Rickenbacker (October 8, 1890 July 27, 1973) was an American fighter pilot who flew in World War I. He was born Edward Rickenbacher in Columbus, Ohio to Swiss immigrants.

4 Quotes

Aviation is proof that given, the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible.
— Edward Vernon Rickenbacker

The four cornerstones of character on which the structure of this nation was built are: initiative, imagination, individuality, and independence.
— Edward Vernon Rickenbacker

Courage is doing what you're afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you're scared.
— Edward Vernon Rickenbacker

I would rather have a million friends than a million dollars.
— Edward Vernon Rickenbacker