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

By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.

- Christopher Columbus

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

- Christopher Columbus

Riches don't make a man rich, they only make him busier.

- Christopher Columbus

Thus the eternal God, our Lord, gives victory to those who follow His way over apparent impossibilities.

- Christopher Columbus

It was the Lord who put into my mind that fact that it would be possible to sail from here to the Indies. All who heard of my project rejected it wit…

- 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 c…

- Christopher Columbus

I'm telling you that India is that way, now set my course.

- Christopher Columbus

Nothing that results in human progress is achieved with unanimous consent. Those that are enlightened before the others are condemned to pursue that …

- Christopher Columbus