Phrase by 'Christopher Columbus'
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I propose to construct a new chart for navigating, on which I shall delineate all the sea and lands of the Ocean in their proper positions under their bearings; and further, I propose to prepare a book, and to put down all as it were in a picture, by latitude from the equator, and western longitude.
Author: Christopher Columbus - Italian ExplorerDown , Picture , Sea , Ocean
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.
Author: Christopher Columbus - Italian ExplorerI Am , Great , Gold , Truth
For this purpose I determined to keep an account of the voyage, and to write down punctually every thing we performed or saw from day to day, as will hereafter appear.
Author: Christopher Columbus - Italian ExplorerDay , Will , Down , Purpose
My desire was not to pass any island without taking possession, so that, one having been taken, the same may be said of all.
Author: Christopher Columbus - Italian ExplorerDesire , Without , Said , Island
Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.
Author: Christopher Columbus - Italian ExplorerDay , Say , Better , Understand
Riches don't make a man rich, they only make him busier.
Author: Christopher Columbus - Italian ExplorerThere 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.
Author: Christopher Columbus - Italian ExplorerHome , Feel , I Am , Man
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.
Author: Christopher Columbus - Italian ExplorerMe , I Am , Grace , Enjoy
The Indians on board said that thence to Cuba was a voyage in their canoes of a day and a half; these being small dug-outs without a sail. Such are their canoes. I departed thence for Cuba, for by the signs the Indians made of its greatness, and of its gold and pearls, I thought that it must be Cipango.
Author: Christopher Columbus - Italian ExplorerDay , Gold , Thought , Greatness
The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was delicious to breathe it.
Author: Christopher Columbus - Italian ExplorerAir , Nature , Soft , Breathe
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