Today is Columbus Day. Today is the day that Columbus discovered America. We can debate if the Indians or the Chinese actually discovered it first. That's a discussion for another day.

He was known for saying, "By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen destination."

These are his not-so-famous quotes:

1) "What do you mean, you get seasick?"

2) "If one more sailor sings, 'we three ships,' I'm pushing you overboard."

3) "Land....eventually......ho"

4) "What do you mean, 'we should have gone right', back there?!"

5) "No, today is not a holiday, get back to work."

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