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

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
These people have no religion, neither are they idolaters, but are a very gentle race, without the knowledge of any iniquity; they neither kill, nor steal, nor carry weapons… they have a knowledge that there is a God above, and are firmly persuaded that we have come from heaven. – Christopher Columbus
The extent of a palace is measured from east to west, or from north to south; but that of a literary work, from the earth to heaven; so that there may be found as much range and power of mind in a few pages… as in a whole epic poem. – Joseph Joubert (1754–1824), translated from French by George H. Calvert, 1