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 ColumbusI have come to believe that this is a mighty continent which was hitherto unknown. I am greatly supported in this view by reason of this great river [Ozama], and by this sea which is fresh.
Christopher ColumbusI came to serve you at the age of 28 and now I have not a hair on me that is not white, and my body is infirm and exhausted. All that was left to me and my brothers has been taken away and sold, even to the cloak that I wore, without hearing or trial, to my great dishonor.
Christopher ColumbusThese people are very unskilled in arms... with 50 men they could all be subjected and made to do all that one wished.
Christopher Columbus