Christopher Columbus Quotes

Christopher Columbus Quotes.

These people are very unskilled in arms... with 50 men

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
Life has more imagination than We carry in our dreams.
Christopher Columbus
I’m telling you that India is that way, now set my course.
Christopher Columbus
I propose to construct a new chart for navigating, on which I shall delineate all the sea and lands of the Ocean in their proper positions under their bearings; and further, I propose to prepare a book, and to put down all as it were in a picture, by latitude from the equator, and western longitude.
Christopher Columbus
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
I have come to believe that this is a mighty continent which was hitherto unknown.
Christopher Columbus
For the execution of the voyage to the Indies, I did no

For the execution of the voyage to the Indies, I did not make use of intelligence, mathematics or maps.
Christopher Columbus
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
An old man came on board my boat; the others, both men and women cried with loud voices: “Come and see the men who have come from the sky. Bring them victuals and drink.”
Christopher Columbus
Riches don’t make a man rich, they only make him busier.
Christopher Columbus
The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was delicious to breathe it.
Christopher Columbus
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
I saw a boy of the crew purchasing javelins of them wit

I saw a boy of the crew purchasing javelins of them with bits of platters and broken glass.
Christopher Columbus
Tomorrow morning before we depart, I intend to land and see what can be found in the neighborhood.
Christopher Columbus