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Columbus Quotes

A city, an explorer, and the stories tied to both.

This set of Columbus quotes ranges from athletes recalling the city fondly as a second home to sharper critiques of the history lessons built around Columbus Day. Read more in our Day quotes.

I also hate those holidays that fall on a Monday where you don't get mail, those fake holidays like Columbus Day. What did Christopher Columbus do, discover America? If he hadn't, somebody else would have and we'd still be here....

Quotes by John Waters

I painted the Astor-Victoria sign seven times, and it's 395 feet wide and 58 feet high. I dropped a gallon of purple paint on Seventh Avenue and 47th Street from 15 stories up and didn't kill anybody. I dropped a...

Quotes by James Rosenquist

I first saw Arnold Palmer when I was just a kid and he came to Columbus to play in a tournament. I watched him on the driving range hit balls that day. We went on to become great friends.

Quotes by Jack Nicklaus

The American who first discovered Columbus made a bad discovery.

Quotes by Georg C. Lichtenberg

This is largely the methodology I've used throughout my career - that is, starting with a question as to what might be the properties of a set of compounds that could be invented which were unusual and unpredictable. Many times...

Quotes by Donald Cram

It's feasible that we'll meet other sentient life forms and conduct commerce with them. We don't now have the technology to physically travel outside our solar system for such an exchange to take place, but we are like Columbus centuries...

Quotes by Dimitar Sasselov

Chris Columbus was really interesting to watch how he works with children.

Quotes by David R. Ellis

In all parts of the Old World, as well as of the New, it was evident that Columbus had kindled a fire in every mariner's heart. That fire was the harbinger of a new era, for it was not to...

Quotes by Charles Kendall Adams

My goals are for the U.S. team to get to the second round of the World Cup and to win a championship here in the U.S. with my club team the Columbus Crew.

Quotes by Brian McBride

I was the adoring son of a Welsh-Irish father, a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat, a Catholic Knight of Columbus who was a blue-collar, trade union organizer and, not surprisingly, a fervid Nixon-hater.

Quotes by Bob Gunton

Why is it that many contemporary male thinkers, especially men of color, repudiate the imperialist legacy of Columbus but affirm dimensions of that legacy by their refusal to repudiate patriarchy?

Quotes by bell hooks

If Columbus had an advisory committee he would probably still be at the dock.

Quotes by Arthur Goldberg

Shaquille and I kind of joke we were the Christopher Columbus of social media. We're kind of out on a boat by ourselves going through these uncharted waters. But it's become more understood, embraced and accepted, and now it's pretty...

Quotes by Amy Jo Martin

I've always had strong ties with Delhi, and I do stay in touch with my friends and periodically visit the capital. I started my schooling at St. Columbus High School before I went to Mayo College. Delhi, for me, is...

Quotes by Ajay Mehta

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this topic about the city of Columbus or the explorer?
Both — some quotes describe the city as a fondly remembered second home, while others critique the school history taught about the explorer and the holiday named after him.
What do athletes say about Columbus in this topic?
One recalls missing the good times and people there, while another describes it as a solid place to build a career before eventually playing overseas.
Does the topic question how Columbus Day is taught?
Yes, one quote calls the traditional classroom version of the discovery story scandalous and points out the holiday still carries that name.
Is gold mentioned in connection with Columbus?
Yes, one quote bluntly states that the explorer's motivation came down to gold rather than any nobler goal.
How does this topic connect to broader America quotes?
Since Columbus is tied closely to national origin stories, our America quotes are a natural companion read.

Other lines note how the city can serve as a stepping stone for building a career or a fan base. Pair this with our America and Good quotes for related themes.