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Quotes from Trial records — Joan of Arc

1412–1431 France

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9 quotes

I was thirteen when I had a Voice from God for my help and guidance.

Trial records (1431)

There is a saying among children, that 'Sometimes one is hanged for speaking the truth.'"

Trial records (1431)

I would that every one could hear the Voice as I hear it.

Trial records (1431)

It is true I wished to escape; and so I wish still; is not this lawful for all prisoners?

Trial records (1431)

Of the love or hatred God has for the English, I know nothing, but I do know that they will all be thrown out of France, except those who die there.

Trial records (1431)

The Voice had promised me that, as soon I came to the King, he would receive me.

Trial records (1431)

The light comes at the same time as the Voice. … I will not tell you all; I have not leave; my oath does not touch on that.

Trial records (1431)

If ever I do escape, no one shall reproach me with having broken or violated my faith, not having given my word to any one, whosoever it may be.

Trial records (1431)

You say that you are my judge. I do not know if you are! But I tell you that you must take good care not to judge me wrongly, because you will put yourself in great danger. I warn you, so that if God punishes you for it, I would have done my duty by telling you!

Trial records (1431)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Joan of Arc (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.