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".
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
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
By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.
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
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…
Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World. - Christopher Columbus
Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.
Riches don't make a man rich, they only make him busier. - Christopher Columbus
Riches don't make a man rich, they only make him busier.
I'm telling you that India is that way, now set my course. - Christopher Columbus
I'm telling you that India is that way, now set my course.
Thus the eternal God, our Lord, gives victory to those who follow His way over apparent impossibilities. - Christopher Columbus
Thus the eternal God, our Lord, gives victory to those who follow His way over apparent impossibilities.
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
Nothing that results in human progress is achieved with unanimous consent. Those that are enlightened before the others are condemned to pursue that …
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 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…
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