Ferdinand Magellan Professions : Explorer Born : 1480 Died : April 27, 1521 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Ferdinand Magellan The Church says that the Earth is flat, but I know that it is round. For I have seen the shadow of the Earth on the moon, and I have more faith in the shadow than in the Church. Ferdinand Magellan shadow church moon The sea is dangerous and its storms terrible, but these obstacles have never been sufficient reason to remain ashore...unlike the mediocre, intrepid spirits seek victory over those things that seem impossible...it is with an iron will that they embark on the most daring of all endeavors...to meet the shadowy future without fear and conquer the unknown. Ferdinand Magellan iron-will sea exercise The Church says that the Earth is flat, but I know that it is round. For I have seen the shadow on the moon and I have more faith in the Shadow than in the Church. Ferdinand Magellan Similar Authors Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca explorer Ibn Battuta explorer Henry Hudson explorer Christopher Columbus explorer George Vancouver explorer Fridtjof Nansen explorer All Authors
