I found that part of it towards San Salvador extending from north to south five leagues, and the other side which we coasted along, ran from east to west more than ten leagues. Christopher Columbus coasteastextend Change image and share on social
Riches don't make a man rich, they only make him busier. Christopher Columbus busymakeman Change image and share on social
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 completelyconsolationcover share on social
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 fearholyintention Change image and share on social
Tomorrow morning before we depart, I intend to land and see what can be found in the neighborhood. Christopher Columbus departfindintend Change image and share on social
Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other. Christopher Columbus dayindianintelligible Change image and share on social
Gold is a treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in this world, and succeeds in helping souls into paradise. Christopher Columbus goldhelpparadise Change image and share on social
The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was delicious to breathe it. Christopher Columbus airaprilbreathe Change image and share on social
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. Christopher Columbus boardcanoecipango share on social
I saw a boy of the crew purchasing javelins of them with bits of platters and broken glass. Christopher Columbus bitboybreak Change image and share on social