He who has gold makes and accomplishes whatever he wishes in the world and finally uses it to send souls to paradise.

Gold is a treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in this world, and succeeds in helping souls into paradise.

No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Saviour, if it is just and if the intention is purely for His holy service.

By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.

For this purpose I determined to keep an account of the voyage, and to write down punctually every thing we performed or saw from day to day, as will hereafter appear.

Sailed this day nineteen leagues, and determined to count less than the true number, that the crew might not be dismayed if the voyage should prove long.