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But in truth, should I meet with gold or spices in great quantity, I shall remain till I collect as much as possible, an
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"But in truth, should I meet with gold or spices in great quantity, I shall remain till I collect as much as possible, and for this purpose I am proceeding solely in quest of them"

- Christopher Columbus

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Christopher Columbus was a renowned traveler who set out to find a new route to the East Indies. In this quote, he is expressing his decision to find gold and also seasonings in great quantity. He is willing to remain and accumulate as high as feasible, and also he is exclusively concentrated on this objective. This quote reflects Columbus' passion and resolution to discover colonies and resources. He wanted to take risks and also explore unidentified areas in order to accomplish his objectives. This quote likewise reflects the spirit of expedition and also exploration that was so widespread during the Age of Exploration. Columbus agreed to visit wonderful lengths to find what he was trying to find, and his passion and determination were crucial to his success.

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Christopher Columbus This quote is written / told by Christopher Columbus between 1451 AC and 1506 AC. He was a famous Adventurer from Italy. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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