[A difficult childhood gave me] a kind of cocky confidence. ... I could never have so little that I hadn't had less. It took away my fear.

— Jacqueline Cochran

I have found adventure in flying, in world travel, in business, and even close at hand... Adventure is a state of mind - and spirit.

— Jacqueline Cochran

I have found adventure in flying in world travel in business and even close at hand. ... Adventure is a state of mind-and spirit. It comes with faith for with complete faith there is no fear of what faces you in life or death.

— Jacqueline Cochran

I might have been born in a hovel, but I am determined to travel with the wind and the stars.

— Jacqueline Cochran

It comes with faith, for with complete faith there is no fear of what faces you in life or death.

— Jacqueline Cochran

To live without risk for me would be tantamount to death.

— Jacqueline Cochran