Jacqueline Cochran Quotes

I came from the projects. So there were times I'd wake up at night, and my palms would be itching to get out. But no matter where I was, I always looked at the stars, because there's nothing ugly about the sky. That was my escape.

I grew up with 'Cinderella.' So that was my go-to Disney film, definitely. It was princess-related, and coming from a smaller area in Illinois and wanting to do something greater than myself in Broadway, that was a film that I could really relate to.

Don't quack like a duck, soar like an eagle.

I hope what I do and what I just did inspires people around the world to reach for the skies.

You know, when I was a kid waiting on the bus, I remember that was when I imagined my life. I imagined everything that I was gonna be when I grew up and I imagined all of these amazing journeys and amazing people I'd meet. Of course, all of it has kind of come to fruition.

Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.

Follow your deepest dream, the one you had as a kid... but stay focused.

I started at 5 years old in the kitchen table with my family supporting me. I know where I'm from and I know exactly where I'm going.

I started out with a dream to make a star in a jar in my garage, and I ended up meeting the President of the United States!

Those who lose dreaming are lost.

The blue distance, the mysterious Heavens, the example of birds and insects flying everywhere —are always beckoning Humanity to rise into the air.

I want people to really be inspired, to believe they can do whatever they want.

I want to fly! I want to touch the sun!" "Finish your eggs first.

It is better, I think, to grab at the stars than to sit flustered because you know you cannot reach them... At least he who reaches will get a good stretch, a good view, and perhaps even a low-hanging apple for his efforts.

I belive I can fly, I believe I can touch the sky.

And, more importantly, reach for the stars. And realize that it is never too late – not now, not ever – for you to pursue your passion, your pursuit of perfection. And most importantly, your perseverance for making it happen.

Don't be afraid to reach for the stars

I used to look out the window of my bedroom as a kid, and there were these stars that, in my mind, made a big "A" in the sky. I thought my destiny was to go there.

It's hard to hold the hand of anyone who is reaching for the sky just to surrender

Obligation is a flimsy base for creativity, way down the list behind passion, courage, instinct, and the desire to do something great.

I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly. I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky.

It is better, I think, to grab at the stars than to sit flustered because you know you cannot reach them.

I have gone through a long apprenticeship. I have gone through enough of being a nobody. I have decided that when I am a star, I will be every inch and every moment the star! Everybody from the studio gateman to the highest executive will know it.

Come dance with the west wind and touch on the mountain tops Sail o'er the canyons and up to the stars And reach for the heavens and hope for the future And all that we can be and not what we are.