"By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination."
— Christopher Columbus
By Prevailing Over All Obstacles And
By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.
About this quote
This saying is attributed to Christopher Columbus in various collections but does not appear in any of his authenticated writings — his journals (as abstracted by Bartolomé de las Casas), his letters to Ferdinand and Isabella, or his Book of Prophecies. The sentiment is consistent with Columbus's documented tenacity: he pursued royal backing for his westward voyage for roughly seven years before Ferdinand and Isabella agreed in 1492, and he continued seeking support despite three failed or disappointing voyages after the first.
Source
Attributed, reported in Columbus collections
