Answers Quote by Jacqueline Cochran
“I wanted to go higher than Rockefeller Center, which was being erected across the street from Saks Fifth Avenue and was going to cut off my view of the sky. . . . Flying got into my soul instantly but the answer as to why must be found somewhere back in the mystic maze of my birth and childhood and the circumstances of my earlier life. Whatever I am is elemental and the beginnings of it all have their roots in Sawdust Road. I might have been born in a hovel, but I determined to travel with the wind and stars.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Aviation Pioneers, 1965
Cochran describes her desire to soar above urban obstacles, linking her love of flight to deep childhood roots and a destiny tied to elemental forces.
In simple terms: She wants to fly higher than city blocks, driven by early life.
Key Takeaway
Pursue your sky‑bound dreams despite obstacles.
Themes
ambition
flight
destiny
childhood
freedom
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal development
- overcoming barriers
Key Concepts
self‑actualization
flight metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What “elemental” forces drive your aspirations?
- How can you translate childhood dreams into concrete goals?
A Different Perspective
Personal myth can both inspire and obscure practical steps.
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