Quotes by Hernan Cortes

Thus they have an idol that they petition for victory in war; another for success in their labors; and so for everything in which they seek or desire prosperity, they have their idols, which they honor and serve.

There are apothecaries shops, where prepared medicines, liquids, ointments, and plasters are sold; barbers shops, where they wash and shave the head; and restaurateurs, that furnish food and drink at a certain price.

I love to travel, but hate to arrive.

The priests are debarred from female society, nor is any woman permitted to enter the religious houses.