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

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

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.

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

All rulers in all ages have tried to impose a false view of the world upon their followers.

I am not apt to follow blindly the lead of other men.

If you’ve got them by the balls, their hearts and minds will follow.

I like to think of the word FOCUS as Follow One Course Until Successful.

People hesitate to follow their desires because they don’t know how to divide their soul from their spirit.

Everyone has their own destiny. Not everyone makes the choice to follow it. And I’m lucky I did.

Leadership is based on a spiritual quality; the power to inspire, the power to inspire others to follow.

Never follow the crowd, go where it’s empty.