“I Vasco da Gama, who now have been commanded by you most high and powerful king, my liege lord, to set out to discover the seas and lands of India and the Orient, do swear on the symbol of this cross, on which I lay my hands, that in the service of God and for you I shall uphold it and not surrender it in the sight of the Moor, pagan, or any race of people that I may encounter, and in the face of every peril of water, fire, or sword, always to defend and protect it, even unto death.”, Real death is preferable to a life without living. I am not the man I once was. I do not want to go back in time, to be the second son, the second man. Discover Vasco da Gama famous and rare quotes. "I am not afraid of the darkness. Real", Read the 21 Best Motivational Vasco da Gama Quotes at The Cite Site. Your Reference for the Most Inspirational and Funny Quotes by Vasco da Gama and Many Others.