Business Quote by Christopher Columbus
“And I say that Your Highnesses ought not to consent that any foreigner does business or sets foot here, except Christian Catholics, since this was the end and the beginning of the enterprise, that it should be for the enhancement and glory of the Christian religion, nor should anyone who is not a good Christian come to these parts.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: To the Spanish Crown, 1493
Only Christian Catholics should be allowed to conduct business and settle, excluding others to preserve religious dominance.
In simple terms: Excludes non‑Christians from trade and settlement.
Key Takeaway
Enforce religious uniformity in commerce.
Themes
religion
colonial policy
exclusion
Mood
authorious
historical
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- colonial trade
- missionary work
- legal restrictions
- cultural assimilation
Key Concepts
Christian supremacy
economic control
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the moral costs of religious exclusivity?
- How does this policy affect long‑term stability?
A Different Perspective
Such exclusion fuels conflict and limits diversity.
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