Since God had commanded it, it was necessary that I do it. Since God commanded it, even if I had a hundred fathers and mothers, even if I had been a King’s daughter,
JOAN OF ARCGo forward bravely. Fear nothing. Trust in God; all will be well.
More Joan of Arc Quotes
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[Before being burned at the stake for her faith:] Hold the cross high so I may see it through the flames.
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I would have gone nevertheless.
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The Maid and her soldiers will have the victory. Therefore the Maid is willing that you, Duke of Bedford, should not destroy yourself.
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Even though I saw the executioner and the fire, I could not say anything but what I have said.
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Courage! Do not fall back; in a little the place will be yours.
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Yet you should not marvel if I do not enter that city so quickly.
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All battles are first won or lost, in the mind.
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I answered the voice that I was a poor girl who knew nothing of riding and warfare.
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I did not take this dress or do anything but by the command of Our Lord and of the Angels.
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Settle your debt to the king of Heaven; return to the Maiden, who is envoy of the king of Heaven, the keys to all the good towns you took and violated in France.
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I used to say, “Go boldly in among the English,” and then I used to go boldly in myself.
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… since God commanded me to go, I must do it.
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But I must go, and I must do this thing, because my Lord will have it so. Rather now than tomorrow, and tomorrow than the day after!
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I fear nothing for God is with me!
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Four things are laid upon me: to drive out the English; to bring you to be crowned and anointed at Reims; to rescue the Duke of Orléans from the hands of the English; and to raise the siege of Orléans.
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