Christopher Columbus Quotes

Christopher Columbus — Italian Explorer

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer, navigator, colonizer and citizen of the Republic of Genoa. Under the auspices of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, he completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. Those voyages, and his efforts to establish permanent settlements on the island of Hispaniola, initiated the Spanish colonization of the New World... (wikipedia)

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

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

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.

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

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