One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.
Courage, Progress, MotivationChristopher ColumbusThe world is round.
Christopher ColumbusI should not proceed by land to the East, as is customary, but by a Westerly route, in which direction we have hitherto no certain evidence that any one has gone.
Christopher ColumbusFollowing the light of the sun, we left the Old World.
Christopher ColumbusGold is a treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in this world, and succeeds in helping souls into paradise.
Money, GoldChristopher ColumbusI have come to believe that this is a mighty continent which was hitherto unknown.
Christopher ColumbusBy prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.
Christopher ColumbusAs soon as I arrived in the Indies, in the first island which I found, I took some of the natives by force, in order that they might learn and might give me information of whatever there is in these parts. And so it was that they soon understood us, and we them, either by speech or by signs, and they have been very serviceable.
Christopher Columbus