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

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.

Today was about execution, period. Every single player, all of us in the dressing room right now, we’re embarrassed because that’s not the way we want to play soccer.

Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so, execute with vigour.

It is not difficult to know a thing; what is difficult is to know how to use what you know.

The painter is, as to the execution of his work, a mechanic; but as to his conception and spirit and design he is hardly below even the poet.

There are really three parts to the creative process. First there is inspiration, then there is the execution, and finally there is the release.

If everybody trusts one another, then the person who didn’t prevail will faithfully execute the decision as if it was their idea.

Leaders honor their core values, but they are flexible in how they execute them.

Our emphasis is on execution, not winning.