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Christopher Columbus quote: "By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may..."
By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination. Christopher Columbus
Stood off and on during the night, determining not to come to anchor till morning, fearing to meet with shoals; continued our course in the morning; and as the island was found to be six or seven leagues distant, and the tide was against us, it was noon when we arrived there. Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus quote: "Tomorrow morning before we depart, I intend to land and see..."
Tomorrow morning before we depart, I intend to land and see what can be found in the neighborhood. Christopher Columbus
After having dispatched a meal, I went ashore, and found no habitation save a single house, and that without an occupant; we had no doubt that the people had fled in terror at our approach, as the house was completely furnished. Christopher Columbus
Gold is a treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in this world, and succeeds in helping souls into paradise. Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus quote: "These people are very unskilled in arms... with 50 men they..."
These people are very unskilled in arms... with 50 men they could all be subjected and made to do all that one wished. Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus quote: "I saw a boy of the crew purchasing javelins of them with bits..."
I saw a boy of the crew purchasing javelins of them with bits of platters and broken glass. Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus quote: "Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World."
Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World. Christopher Columbus
For this purpose I determined to keep an account of the voyage, and to write down punctually every thing we performed or saw from day to day, as will hereafter appear. Christopher Columbus
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. Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus quote: "Riches don't make a man rich, they only make him busier."
Riches don't make a man rich, they only make him busier. Christopher Columbus
I am a most noteworthy sinner, but I have cried out to the Lord for grace and mercy, and they have covered me completely. I have found the sweetest consolation since I made it my whole purpose to enjoy His marvellous Presence. Christopher Columbus
Sailed this day nineteen leagues, and determined to count less than the true number, that the crew might not be dismayed if the voyage should prove long. Christopher Columbus
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. Christopher Columbus
I am not solicitous to examine particularly everything here, which indeed could not be done in fifty years, because my desire is to make all possible discoveries, and return to your Highnesses, if it please our Lord, in April. Christopher Columbus

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