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Aeroplanes Quotes

On flight, war, and the everyday reality of air travel.

Some of these lines come from wartime figures who saw aeroplanes as both a hazard and, oddly, a preferred way to go after years of danger. Others reflect on the shifting risks of aerial combat as more aircraft filled the air.

The bravest thing I've ever done is fly to New York. I'm simply terrified of aeroplanes - I am the woman you see weeping at the airport.

Quotes by Samantha Bond

After two wars, I have been in danger too often to bother very much about being killed, and when it comes, I would prefer that it should happen in an aeroplane, since aeroplanes have been the best part of my...

Quotes by Nevil Shute

Of course, with the increasing number of aeroplanes one gains increased opportunities for shooting down one's enemies, but at the same time, the possibility of being shot down one's self increases.

Quotes by Manfred von Richthofen

Used as kites, these rigid stable aeroplanes are superior to the very best cellular kites I can make; they are lighter, pull harder per square foot, attain a greater angle of elevation, and have fewer parts.

Quotes by Lawrence Hargrave

Air Quotes

Three Royal Air Force aeroplanes have come over to us so far with their arms and equipment.

Quotes by John Amery

Sometimes people wonder why aeroplanes are so cheap and rockets are so expensive. Even the most superficial comparison shows one obvious difference: aeroplane engines use outside air to burn their fuel, while rockets have to carry their own oxidisers along.

Quotes by Henry Spencer

I was nice and well-mannered because I was taught manners. I was very imaginative and quite adventurous. I was a tomboy, and I was always jealous that my older brother Hugh had bigger toy aeroplanes than me. I was always...

Quotes by Diana Rigg

I have always loved aeroplanes and spacecraft and the design element.

Quotes by Dennis Muilenburg

My job involves a lot of sitting on aeroplanes and a lot of walking in high heels! I find yoga helps with both.

Quotes by Anja Rubik

Always Quotes

There are two types of people in the world. People who like kids, and people who don't. People who complain about kids screaming on aeroplanes and in restaurants, and those people who love kids and enjoy their energy and enjoy...

Frequently Asked Questions

What range of experiences do these aeroplanes quotes cover?
The collection runs from wartime memories of aircraft as both hazard and, oddly, a preferred way to face danger, to modern complaints about noisy kids on a flight. That spread from historical gravity to everyday travel gripes is what keeps the topic interesting.
Why do people search for aeroplanes quotes?
Some are looking for historical or wartime reflections on flight and risk, while others just want a relatable line about the annoyances of modern air travel. Both audiences find something here, since the quotes span very different eras and tones.
Do these quotes include anything about combat aviation?
Yes, a couple of entries reflect on aerial combat directly, noting how a growing number of aircraft in the sky increased both the chances of shooting down an enemy and of being shot down oneself. These are presented as historical recollection, not as endorsements of conflict.
Is there a lighter, modern take on flying in this collection?
Yes, one quote splits people into two camps over how they react to children being loud on a plane, a relatable, present-day observation that balances the wartime entries. For more everyday reflections, see the Being collection.
How do these quotes connect to broader themes about risk?
The wartime entries in particular treat flight as a calculated risk worth taking, which pairs naturally with reflections on courage and preference under pressure. Browse Air or Best quotes for related angles.

A more modern quote lightens the mood, splitting people into two camps over kids screaming on flights. For related themes on travel and daily annoyances, check the Being or Best pages.