"Hardly a name in profane history is more august than his. Hardly another character in the world's record has made so little of its opportunities. His discovery was a blunder; his blunder was a new world; the New World is his monument"
- Justin Winsor
About this Quote
This quote is referring to Christopher Columbus, the explorer who is credited with finding the Americas. Winsor is saying that Columbus is one of the most well-known names in history, yet he made very little of the opportunities he was offered. His discovery of the Americas was an error, however it ended up being a monumental achievement. The New World is a testimony to his legacy, and it is a tip of the power of errors and the potential of human achievement. Columbus's story is an inspiring one, and it acts as a reminder that even the most unlikely of occasions can cause great things.
This quote is written / told by Justin Winsor between January 2, 1831 and October 22, 1897. He/she was a famous Writer from USA.
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