Gold is the most precious of all commodi... by Christopher Columbus

Discovery Spain explorer Colonization Navigator

Gold is the most precious of all commodities; gold constitutes treasure, and he who possesses it has all he needs in the world, as also the means of rescuing souls from purgatory, and restoring them to the enjoyment of paradise.

- Christopher Columbus

Other quotes by Christopher Columbus

With gold a man can do anything. It even sends souls to paradise.

- Christopher Columbus

People

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

It was the Lord who put into my mind that fact that it would be possible to sail from here to the Indies. All who heard of my project rejected it with laughter, ridiculing me. There is no question that the inspiration was from the Holy Spirit, because He comforted me with rays of marvelous inspiration from the Holy Scriptures.

- Christopher Columbus

I'm telling you that India is that way, now set my course.

- Christopher Columbus

Day

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

Goal May

By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.

- Christopher Columbus

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