“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”.”

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

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.

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.

If you have been brutally broken, but still have the courage to be gentle to other living beings, then you’re a badass with the heart of an angel.

The secret to doing anything is believing that you can do it. Anything that you believe you can do strong enough, you can do. Anything. As long as you believe.

Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.

Fight hard the battle of life and take the challenges with courage, determination, and perseverance.

Vulnerability is our most accurate measurement of courage.

Courage is the human virtue that counts most-courage to act on limited knowledge and insufficient evidence. That’s all any of us have.

It is right to endure with resignation what the gods send, and to face one’s enemies with courage.

He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.