Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUSGold is the most precious of all commodities.
More Christopher Columbus Quotes
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It is easy to discover what another has discovered before.
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These people are very unskilled in arms – with 50 men they could all be subjected and made to do all that one wished.
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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”.
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The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was delicious to breathe it.
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I’m telling you that India is that way, now set my course.
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Gold is a treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in this world, and succeeds in helping souls into paradise.
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By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.
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Life has more imagination than we carry in our dreams.
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It is hoped that by God’s assistance, some of the continents in the Ocean will be discovered for the Glory of God.
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Day and night, moment by moment, everyone should express their most devoted gratitude to God.
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Nothing that results in human progress is achieved with unanimous consent. Those that are enlightened before the others are condemned to pursue that light in spite of the others.
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My desire was not to pass any island without taking possession, so that, one having been taken, the same may be said of all.
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You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.
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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.
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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.
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