20 Hrs., 40 Min. (1928), p. 16
“
In soloing—as in other activities—it is far easier to start something than it is to finish it. Almost every beginner hops off with a whoop of joy, though he is likely to end his flight with something akin to the D.T.'s.
— Amelia Earhart
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "In soloing—as in other activities—it is far easier to start something than it is to finish it. Almost every beginner hops off with a whoop of joy, though he is likely to end his flight with something akin to the D.T.'s." in the context of "20 Hrs., 40 Min. (1928), p. 16" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Amelia Earhart" (Quotes)
The 'What it means' explanation text was generated by Google Gemini Flash (accessed January 18, 2026). https://gemini.google.com/app
Tags
About Amelia Earhart
Amelia Mary Earhart (born 24 July 1897 - missing in western Pacific Ocean from 2 July 1937) was an American aviation pioneer and writer. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She set many other records, was one of the first aviators to promote commercial air travel, wrote best-selling books about her flying experiences, and was instrumental in the formation of The Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots.
About Amelia Earhart
Amelia Mary Earhart (born 24 July 1897 - missing in western Pacific Ocean from 2 July 1937) was an American aviation pioneer and writer. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She set many other records, was one of the first aviators to promote commercial air travel, wrote best-selling books about her flying experiences, and was instrumental in the formation of The Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots.
View all quotes →