Christopher Columbus — "Life has more imagination than we carry in our dreams."

"They are very simple, and honest, and exceedingly liberal with all they have; they give it with such a good will, that one would believe that they are giving their hearts. And they are all of good sta…"

"Let us in the name of the Holy Trinity go on sending all the slaves that can be sold."

"Gold is most excellent; gold is treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in this world."

"The people here are simple in war-like matters... I could take them all with 50 men and subjugate them to my will."

"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 enjo…"