Christopher Columbus Quotes

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

~ Christopher Columbus

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

~ Christopher Columbus

Stood off and on during the night, determining not to come to anchor till morning, fearing to meet with shoals; continued our course in the morning; and as the island was found to be six or seven leagues distant, and the tide was against us, it was noon when we arrived there.

~ Christopher Columbus

For the execution of the voyage to the Indies, I did not make use of intelligence, mathematics or maps.

~ Christopher Columbus

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

~ Christopher Columbus

No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Saviour, if it is just and if the intention is purely for His holy service.

~ Christopher Columbus

But in truth, should I meet with gold or spices in great quantity, I shall remain till I collect as much as possible, and for this purpose I am proceeding solely in quest of them.

~ 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

There are trees of a thousand sorts, and all have their several fruits; and I feel the most unhappy man in the world not to know them, for I am well assured that they are all valuable. I bring home specimens of them, and also of the land.

~ Christopher Columbus