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Christopher Columbus

I believe that there are many herbs and many trees that are worth much in Europe for dyes and for medicines; but I do not know, and this causes me great sorrow. Arriving at this cape, I found the smell of the trees and flowers so delicious that it seemed the pleasantest thing in the world.

– Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus

My desire was not to pass any island without taking possession, so that, one having been taken, the same may be said of all.

– Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus

For the execution of the voyage to the Indies, I did not make use of intelligence, mathematics or maps.

– Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus

I have come to believe that this is a mighty continent which was hitherto unknown.

– Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus

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.

– Christopher Columbus

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

Christopher Columbus

Riches don’t make a man rich, they only make him busier.

– Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus

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

Christopher Columbus

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

– Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus Truth

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

Christopher Columbus Nature

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

– Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus Morning

Stood off and on during the night, determining not to come to anchor till morning, fearing to meet with shoals; continued our course in the morning; and as the island was found to be six or seven leagues distant, and the tide was against us, it was noon when we arrived there.

– Christopher Columbus

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