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

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.

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

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

Gold is the most precious of all commodities.

It is easy to discover what another has discovered before.

If you start by promising what you don’t even have yet, you’ll lose your desire to work towards getting it.

Weak desires bring weak results, just as a small amount of fire brings a small amount of heat.

The starting point of all achievement is desire.

Love is simply the name for the desire and pursuit of the whole.

Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.

When natural inclination develops into a passionate desire, one advances towards his goal in seven-league boots.

First you fuel the desire, then the desire will fuel you.

Seeking what is true is not seeking what is desirable.