believe one had achieved an objective when there still remained large barriers to be crossed. In reference to Christopher Columbus (1451 - 1506) Italian explorer who discovered America in 1492. He had sailed across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain hoping to find a westward route to India. Upon sighting land off the coast of America, he thought it was part of India, and, even after a number of voyages, died still believing he had discovered the coast of Asia. —Secrets of the MEST Universe Glossary (approved 26-9-90)