I should not proceed by land to the East, as is customary, but by a Westerly route, in which direction we have hitherto no certain evidence that any one has gone.
Interpretation
This quote reflects the courage to take unconventional paths in pursuit of discovery and exploration.
Christopher Columbus expresses his determination to take a route less traveled, emphasizing the importance of venturing into the unknown rather than following the traditional, safer paths. This mindset showcases the courage required to explore new territories and the willingness to face uncertainty for the sake of potential discovery.
In practice
In an inspirational speech about innovation at a tech conference.
Weep for me, whoever has charity, truth and justice! I did not come on this voyage for gain, honor or wealth, that is certain; for then the hope of all such things was dead. I came to Your Highnesses with honest purpose and sincere zeal; and I do not lie. I humbly beseech Your Highnesses that, if it please God to remove me hence, you will help me to go to Rome and on other pilgrimages.
For the execution of the voyage to the Indies, I did not make use of intelligence, mathematics or maps.
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.
What I have wanted to do is take roles that are unexpected for people who look like me. Roles that the establishment would say, 'Oh, she couldn't possibly be that.'
Always do what you are afraid to do.
All women are strong. My mother survived Auschwitz, and fear wasn't an option when we were growing up. If we were afraid of the dark, we were put into the closet until we weren't.
Violence against women and children resembles an epidemic. It has spread through society, sparing no social group or class.
That's why I want to change Mississippi. You don't run away from problems - you just face them.
I call upon those who love freedom to stand with us now. Together we shall achieve victory.
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