Ballooning Quotes

“I understand why you need to add a release valve and learn how to steer the balloon. But after that - what will you do with a better balloon?' ...
A dreamy smile tugged at his lips. 'I'd fly away, of course.”
― Gita Trelease, Enchantée

“Have people died?' she asked. 'In balloons?' 'People have died sitting in their armchairs,' Lazare said.”
― Gita Trelease, Enchantée

“Rosier flung himself off his horse and ran towards then, already shouting. 'What a landing! What skill! The Prince and Princess of the Air!'
'And me?' said Armand, tossing Rosier a rope. 'Don't I warrant a mention?'
'Bah, you're not in this story!' Rosier pulled back on the line, holding it tight. 'My story is full of passion! Poetry! Danger and Thrills! But, if I ever write something in praise of tiny little numbers in a row - then Armand, you will be the hero.”
― Gita Trelease, Enchantée

“We just got word that Virgin Airlines (which Branson owns) was awarded a commercial route into Shanghai. So the balloon must be doing some good.”
― Mike Kendrick, Thursday's Child: The Mike Kendrick Story