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

Quote by Christopher Columbus

Topics: Astronomy Quotes

Tomorrow morning before we depart, I intend to land and see what can be found...

Tomorrow morning before we depart, I intend to land and see what can be found...

For the execution of the voyage to the Indies, I did not make use of...

For the execution of the voyage to the Indies, I did not make use of...

Their houses are all built in the shape of tents, with very high chimneys.

Their houses are all built in the shape of tents, with very high chimneys.

I found that part of it towards San Salvador extending from north to south five...

I found that part of it towards San Salvador extending from north to south five...

I saw a boy of the crew purchasing javelins of them with bits of platters...

I saw a boy of the crew purchasing javelins of them with bits of platters...

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

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

I am a most noteworthy sinner, but I have cried out to the Lord for...

I am a most noteworthy sinner, but I have cried out to the Lord for...

After having dispatched a meal, I went ashore, and found no habitation save a single...

After having dispatched a meal, I went ashore, and found no habitation save a single...

These people are very unskilled in arms... with 50 men they could all be subjected...

These people are very unskilled in arms... with 50 men they could all be subjected...

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

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

But in truth, should I meet with gold or spices in great quantity, I shall...

But in truth, should I meet with gold or spices in great quantity, I shall...

The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was...

The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was...

I ordered each man to be presented with something, as strings of ten or a...

I ordered each man to be presented with something, as strings of ten or a...

No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Saviour, if...

No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Saviour, if...

Sailed this day nineteen leagues, and determined to count less than the true number, that...

Sailed this day nineteen leagues, and determined to count less than the true number, that...

Goals are simply tools to focus your energy in positive directions, these can be changed...

Goals are simply tools to focus your energy in positive directions, these can be changed...

Gold is a treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in...

Gold is a treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in...

Labor is the true alchemist that beats out in patient transmutation the baser metals into...

Labor is the true alchemist that beats out in patient transmutation the baser metals into...

If you are truthful you will have as much gold as you want.

If you are truthful you will have as much gold as you want.

Words are made of silver, but silence is made of gold.

Words are made of silver, but silence is made of gold.