Christopher Columbus Quotes

The Indians on board said that thence to Cuba was a voyage in their canoes of a day and a half; these being small dug-outs without a sail. Such are their canoes. I departed thence for Cuba, for by the signs the Indians made of its greatness, and of its gold and pearls, I thought that it must be Cipango.

Christopher Columbus

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: explorer
  • Nationality: italian
  • Birth: October 31, 1451 - May 20, 1506

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If you don't trust the media, they are not going to trust you, and if they don't trust you, it's hard for the public to trust you.

John Hickenlooper

TrustMediaYouHardGoingPublic

Influential people aren't buffeted by the latest trend or by public opinion. They form their opinions carefully, based on the facts. They're more than willing to change their mind when the facts support it, but they aren't influenced by what other people think - only by what they know.

Travis Bradberry

ChangeSupportPeopleMindOpinion

When we respect everybody around us, we are in peace with everybody around us.

Don Miguel Ruiz

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I come from a family of storytellers. My grandmother was great at telling stories, and my mother was an amazing storyteller.

Dianne Reeves

FamilyMotherGreatAmazingCome

I can't recall too much about pitching, but I do remember that I was anxious to get it over with. I just wanted to get that first game over with and go from there.

Dennis Eckersley

GameRememberToo MuchGoPitching

We compete so hard and that changes the whole ballgame.

Brian Jordan

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Your success can't be determined by your surname but only by your work.

Arjun Kapoor

WorkSuccessDeterminedOnlyYour

My first British film was Gurinder Chadha's 'Bend It Like Beckham,' which was a huge international success.

Anupam Kher

SuccessBendFirstBritishFilm

I never really officially retired from the WNBA, I just left the doors open.

Sheryl Swoopes

DoorsNeverOpenLeftJustReally

I want to run with the best, that's how I've always lived.

Tyson Gay

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I have a moral position against the death penalty. But I took an oath of office to uphold it. Following an oath of office is also a moral obligation.

Tim Kaine

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I think acting is something that came natural.

Rene Russo

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