Christopher Columbus Quotes :
1.” These people are very unskilled in arms… with 50 men they could all be subjected and made to do all that one wished. “
– Christopher Columbus
2.” 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. “
– Christopher Columbus
3.” For the execution of the voyage to the Indies, I did not make use of intelligence, mathematics or maps. “
– Christopher Columbus
4.” 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. “
– Christopher Columbus
5.” Gold is a treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in this world, and succeeds in helping souls into paradise. “
– Christopher Columbus
6.” I am a most noteworthy sinner, but I have cried out to the Lord for grace and mercy, and they have covered me completely. I have found the sweetest consolation since I made it my whole purpose to enjoy His marvellous Presence. “
– Christopher Columbus
7.” By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination. “
– Christopher Columbus
8.” Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World. “
– Christopher Columbus
9.” As 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. “
10.” Riches don’t make a man rich, they only make him busier. “
– Christopher Columbus
11.” Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other. “
– Christopher Columbus
12.” One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time. Variants include “You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore. “
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13.” Life has more imagination than We carry in our dreams. “
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14.” 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. The working out of all things has been assigned to each person by our Lord, but it all happens according to His sovereign will, even though He gives advice. He lacks nothing that is in the power of men to give Him. Oh, what a gracious Lord, who desires that people should perform for Him those things for which He holds Himself responsible! Day and night, moment by moment, everyone should express their most devoted gratitude to Him. “
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15.” These people are very unskilled in arms… with 50 men they could all be subjected and made to do all that one wished. “
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– Christopher Columbus
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– Christopher Columbus
– Christopher Columbus
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