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Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.

- Christopher Columbus
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I have come to believe that this is a mighty continent which was hitherto unknown.

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.

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.

The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was delicious to breathe it.

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.

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.

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

For the execution of the voyage to the Indies, I did not make use of intelligence, mathematics or maps.

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.

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Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.

Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.

Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.

Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.

Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.

Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.

Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.

Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.

Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.

Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.

Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.

Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.

Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.

Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.

Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.