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 Early Modern

Sailed to the Americas

Context

Self-reflection on his diverse studies and belief in divine assistance, from his writings.

Date / Period

Late 15th - early 16th century (approximate)

Source

https://duoparadigms.com/2013/10/14/rare-collection-quotes-christopher-columbus-…

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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