Christopher Columbus quotes

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.

There are trees of a thousand sorts, and all have their several fruits; and I feel the most unhappy man in the world not to know them, for I am well assured that they are all valuable. I bring home specimens of them, and also of the land.

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

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.

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

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

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.