Gold is a treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in this world, and succeeds in helping souls into paradise.
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Continued their course west till the afternoon, then southwest and discovered that what they had taken for land was nothing but clouds.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 marvellous Presence.
Christopher Columbus
Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.
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
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
Their houses are all built in the shape of tents, with very high chimneys.
Christopher Columbus
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