Top 60 Christopher Columbus Quotes Of All Time

We have compiled the best and famous 60 Christopher Columbus inspirational sayings and quotes about the world and God.

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was a well-known Italian world explorer and navigator. There is less clarity about Christopher’s birthplace; however, some scholars believed his birthplace was in the Republic of Genoa, and the primary language he used was a dialect of Ligurian.

He was the one who exclusively finished off four journeys across the Atlantic Ocean. This allowed the European exploration and colonization of the Americas to broaden their analysis. Although Columbus was a famous historical name, numerous facts about his life are still uncovered.

Here we have mentioned Columbus’s 60 best and famous sayings and hope you’ll be amazed by reading these exciting quotes. So, let’s start it!

Christopher Columbus Quotes About World

“Weep for me, whoever has charity, truth, and justice! I did not come on this voyage for gain, honor or wealth, that is certain.” — Christopher Columbus
“My desire was not to pass any island without taking possession, so that, one having been taken, the same may be said of all.” — Christopher Columbus
“I ordered each man to be presented with something, as strings of ten or a dozen glass beads apiece, and thongs of leather, all which they estimated highly; those which came on board I directed should be fed with molasses.” — Christopher Columbus
“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
“I believe that this land which your Highnesses have commanded me to discover is very great and that there are many other lands in the south of which there have never been reports.” — Christopher Columbus
“There 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.” — Christopher Columbus
“The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was delicious to breathe it.” — Christopher Columbus
“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
“The crew of the Caravel “Nina” also saw signs of land and a small branch covered with berries. Everyone breathed afresh and rejoiced at these signs.” — Christopher Columbus
“The Admiral says that he never beheld so fair a thing: trees all along the river, beautiful and green, and different from ours, with flowers and fruits each according to their kind, many birds and little birds which sing very sweetly.” — Christopher Columbus
“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.” — Christopher Columbus
“Sailed this day nineteen leagues, and determined to count less than the true number, that the crew might not be dismayed if the voyage should prove long.” — Christopher Columbus
“At sunset, Martin Alonzo called out with great joy from his vessel that he saw land, and demanded of the Admiral a reward for his intelligence.” — Christopher Columbus
“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
“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.” — Christopher Columbus
“Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.” — Christopher Columbus
“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.” — Christopher Columbus
“And they know neither sect nor idolatry, with the exception that all believe that the source of all power and goodness is in the sky, and they believe very firmly that I, with these ships and people, came from the sky, and in this belief, they everywhere received me, after they had overcome their fear.” — Christopher Columbus
“After having dispatched a meal, I went ashore and found no habitation save a single house, and that without an occupant; we had no doubt that the people had fled in terror at our approach, as the house was completely furnished.” — Christopher Columbus
“Your Highnesses have an Other World here, by which our holy faith can be so greatly advanced and from which such great wealth can be drawn.” — Christopher Columbus
“I should not proceed by land to the East, as is customary, but by a Westerly route, in which direction we have hitherto no certain evidence that anyone has gone.” — Christopher Columbus
“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

Christopher Columbus Inspirational Quotes

“You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” — Christopher Columbus
“I am not solicitous to examine particularly everything here, which indeed could not be done in fifty years, because my desire is to make all possible discoveries, and return to your Highnesses, if it please our Lord, in April.” — Christopher Columbus
“Their houses are all built in the shape of tents, with very high chimneys.” — Christopher Columbus
“Gold is a treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in this world.” — Christopher Columbus
“Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.” — Christopher Columbus
“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
“When there are such lands, there should be profitable things without number.” — Christopher Columbus
“He who has gold makes and accomplishes whatever he wishes in the world and finally uses it to send souls to paradise.” — Christopher Columbus
“Riches don’t make a man rich; they only make him busier.” — Christopher Columbus
“Tomorrow morning before we depart, I intend to land and see what can be found in the neighborhood.” — Christopher Columbus
“One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.” — Christopher Columbus
“I believe that there are many herbs and many trees that are worth much in Europe for dyes and for medicines, but I do not know, and this causes me great sorrow. Arriving at this cape, I found the smell of the trees and flowers so delicious that it seemed the pleasantest thing in the world.” — Christopher Columbus
“I have come to believe that this is a mighty continent which was hitherto unknown.” — Christopher Columbus
“I saw a boy of the crew purchasing javelins of them with bits of platters and broken glass.” — Christopher Columbus
“I went to sea from the most tender age and have continued in a sea life to this day. Wherever anyone has sailed, there I have sailed.” — Christopher Columbus
“Goals are simply tools to focus your energy in positive directions; these can be changed as your priorities change, new one added, and others dropped.” — Christopher Columbus
“I’m telling you that India is that way, now set my course.” — Christopher Columbus
“It is easy to discover what another has discovered before.” — Christopher Columbus
“Gold is the most precious of all commodities.” — Christopher Columbus
“Nothing that results in human progress is achieved with unanimous consent. Those that are enlightened before the others are condemned to pursue that light in spite of the others.” — Christopher Columbus
“No one should fear to undertake any task.” Christopher Columbus
“The sea will grant each man new hope, and sleep will bring dreams of home.” — Christopher Columbus
“Life has more imagination than we carry in our dreams.” — Christopher Columbus
“For the execution of the voyage to the Indies, I did not make use of intelligence, mathematics or maps.” — Christopher Columbus
“By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.” — Christopher Columbus
“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.” — Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus Quotes About God

“I pointed out that for the execution of the journey to the Indies, I was not aided by intelligence, by mathematics, or by maps. It was simply the fulfillment of what Isaiah had prophesied.” — Christopher Columbus
“It is hoped that by God’s assistance, some of the continents in the Ocean will be discovered … for the Glory of God.” — Christopher Columbus
“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 marvelous Presence.” — Christopher Columbus
“Praise be to our eternal God, our Lord, who gives to all those who walk in His ways victory over all things which seem impossible.” — Christopher Columbus
“Thus, God gives victory to those who follow His way over apparent impossibilities.” — Christopher Columbus
“No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Savior if it is just and if the intention is purely for His holy service.” — Christopher Columbus
“I prayed to the most merciful Lord about my heart’s great desire, and He gave me the spirit and the intelligence for the task: seafaring, astronomy, geometry, arithmetic, skill in drafting spherical maps, and placing correctly the cities, rivers, mountains, and ports. I also studied cosmology, history, chronology and philosophy.” — Christopher Columbus
“Thanks be to God.” — Christopher Columbus
“Of this voyage, I observe,” says the Admiral, “that it has miraculously been shown, as may be understood by this writing, by the many signal miracles that He has shown on the voyage, and for me, who for so great a time was in the court of Your Highnesses with the opposition and against the opinion of so many high personages of your household, who were all against me, alleging this undertaking to be folly, which I hope in Our Lord will be to the greater glory of Christianity, which to some slight extent already has happened.” — Christopher Columbus
“Thus, God gives victory to those who follow His way over apparent impossibilities.” — Christopher Columbus
“My hope in the One who created us all sustains me; He is an ever-present help in trouble.” — Christopher Columbus
“It was the Lord who put into my mind (I could feel His hand upon me) the fact that it would be possible to sail from here to the Indies.” — Christopher Columbus

What memorable thing did Christopher Columbus say?

Although he has many saying about the world and his explore, the words, “Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World,” are considered his best, famous, and memorable saying.

What are the three interesting facts about Christopher Columbus?

Columbus is one of the most prominent historical figures, but numerous mysteries about him are still unsolved to some extent. Here we have written down the three most interesting facts about Christopher Columbus.

Three countries refused Columbus voyage

Three countries that refused to back Columbus’ voyage were Portugal, England, and France. Some experts told Columbus that his calculations of the journey to the western sea route to Asia were wrong and it required more time.

Voyages to the new world

Did you know Columbus had explored the ocean blue four times? He sails to this deadly sea for the first time in 1492 than 1493, 1498, and 1502. You’ll find various images with a flag in the lower half of Florida because he explored only a small region of the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Cuba, and Jamaica.

His body traveled even after his death

In 1506, the body of Columbus was buried in Valladolid, Spain. In 1509 his remains were transferred to his family in the mausoleum, Sevilla, and laid to rest there. Again in 1542, according to his son will Diego, Columbus’ remains were sent to Santo Domingo, Hispaniola (now in the Dominican Republic). In 1795 his remaining bones were shifted to Havana, Cuba. After a hundred years later, in 1898, Columbus remains again returned to Sevilla.

What was Christopher Columbus’ real name?

You’ll find it extremely interesting that a dominant historical personality name is still covered. Many theories have been originated about Columbus’ real name and birthplace; many scholars agreed that his origin was Italy; therefore, his name was Cristoforo Colombo. But there are many other theories in favor of Spain or even in Poland or Greece. Thus, every region suggests his new name accordingly. As Spanish consider him as Spanish as Cristóbal Colón any many other includes Christoual, Christovam, Christofferus de Colombo, and even Xpoual de Colón.