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

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

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

Life has more imagination than we carry in our dreams.

It is hoped that by God’s assistance, some of the continents in the Ocean will be discovered for the Glory of God.

Tomorrow morning before we depart, I intend to land and see what can be found in the neighborhood.

Thus the eternal God, our Lord, gives victory to those who follow His way over apparent impossibilities.

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

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.

Day and night, moment by moment, everyone should express their most devoted gratitude to God.

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

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”.

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.

You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.

I’m telling you that India is that way, now set my course.

Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.

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

If you want to conquer fear, don’t sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.

So what if you end up buying a size 6 instead of a 4? You can always cut out the label at home, and you’ll pretty soon forget whatever that number was because you’ll be too busy admiring how fantastic you look.

I know your lives are busy. I know that you have much to do. But I make you a promise that if you will go to the house of the Lord, you will be blessed; life will be better for you.

Many Christians have so busied themselves with programs and activities that they no longer know how to be silent and meditate on God’s word or recognize the mysteries that are in the Person of Christ.

More of us would learn from our mistakes if we weren’t so busy denying them.

Don’t confuse activity with productivity. Many people are simply busy being busy.

Love today. Gone tomorrow. Now you pass each other like strangers on a busy street.

A bleeding heart takes longer to catch up with the rationale of a busy mind. – emotions aren’t linear.