Quote by Christopher Columbus

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

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

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In this quote, the speaker suggests that they did not rely on traditional methods or tools commonly used for navigation (such as intelligence, mathematics, or maps) to carry out their journey to the Indies. It implies that the speaker took a different, unconventional approach that somehow led them to success in reaching their destination. This quote highlights the possibility of achieving goals by thinking outside the box and being open to new ways of doing things, even if they go against common practices.

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