Quotes by Christopher Columbus

“By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.”

“And the sea will grant each man new hope . . . his sleep brings dreams of home.”

“Gold is a treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in this world, and succeeds in helping souls into paradise”

“Riches dont make a man rich, they only make him busier.”

“Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.”

“The crew of the caravel Nina also saw signs of land, and a small branch covered with berries. Everyone breathed afresh and rejoiced at these signs.”

“He who has gold makes and accomplishes whatever he wishes in the world and finally uses it to send souls to paradise.”

“And your Highnesses, as Catholic Christians and Princes, devoted to the holy Christian faith and the propagation thereof - and enemies of the sect of Mohammet and of all idolatries and heresies, resolved to send me, Christopher Columbus, to the said”

“Propping Up of Racist Propaganda”

“These people are very unskilled in arms ... with 50 men they could all be subjected and made to do all that one wished.”

The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was delicious to breathe it.

Tomorrow morning before we depart, I intend to land and see what can be found in the neighborhood.

Stood off and on during the night, determining not to come to anchor till morning, fearing to meet with shoals; continued our course in the morning; and as the island was found to be six or seven leagues distant, and the tide was against us, it was noon when we arrived there.

For the execution of the voyage to the Indies, I did not make use of intelligence, mathematics or maps.

Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.

No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Saviour, if it is just and if the intention is purely for His holy service.

But in truth, should I meet with gold or spices in great quantity, I shall remain till I collect as much as possible, and for this purpose I am proceeding solely in quest of them.

These people are very unskilled in arms... with 50 men they could all be subjected and made to do all that one wished.

There are trees of a thousand sorts, and all have their several fruits; and I feel the most unhappy man in the world not to know them, for I am well assured that they are all valuable. I bring home specimens of them, and also of the land.