Christopher Columbus Quotes

A collection of quotes by Christopher Columbus.

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who is credited with discovering the Americas. Born in Genoa, Italy, around 1451, Columbus embarked on a series of voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, supported by Spain's Catholic Monarchs. In 1492, he reached the Caribbean islands, initiating European contact with the New World and paving the way for subsequent colonization. Despite his accomplishments, Columbus' actions led to the exploitation and suffering of indigenous populations, tarnishing his legacy. His voyages, nevertheless, had a profound impact on world history, marking the beginning of the European colonization of the Americas.

By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may u

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

Christopher Columbus


I have come to believe that this is a mighty continent which

I have come to believe that this is a mighty continent which was hitherto unknown.

Christopher Columbus

Unknown Believe Which Come Mighty

As soon as I arrived in the Indies, in the first island whic

As soon as I arrived in the Indies, in the first island which I found, I took some of the natives by force, in order that they might learn and might give me information of whatever there is in these parts. And so it was that they soon understood us, and we them, either by speech or by signs, and they have been very serviceable.

Christopher Columbus

Speech Information Learn Island Me

I am a most noteworthy sinner, but I have cried out to the L

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 consolation since I made it my whole purpose to enjoy His marvellous Presence.

Christopher Columbus

Grace Purpose Mercy Enjoy I Am Me

No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our

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

Fear

These people are very unskilled in arms... with 50 men they

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

Men

For the execution of the voyage to the Indies, I did not mak

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

Christopher Columbus

Intelligence

We can see the Divine in each speck of dust, but that doesn'

We can see the Divine in each speck of dust, but that doesn't stop us from wiping it away with a wet sponge. The Divine doesn't disappear; it's transformed into the clean surface.

Paulo Coelho


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

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

Christopher Columbus

History

Stood off and on during the night, determining not to come t

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

Morning