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

Quote by Christopher Columbus

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I am not solicitous to examine particularly everything here, which indeed could not be done...

I am not solicitous to examine particularly everything here, which indeed could not be done...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

For this purpose I determined to keep an account of the voyage, and to write...

For this purpose I determined to keep an account of the voyage, and to write...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Stood off and on during the night, determining not to come to anchor till morning,...

Stood off and on during the night, determining not to come to anchor till morning,...

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...

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...

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...

One secures the gold of the spirit when he finds himself.

One secures the gold of the spirit when he finds himself.

Truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away...

Truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away...

Nothing Gold Can Stay

Nothing Gold Can Stay