A Bit of Wisdom from Joan of Arc on Her Birthday

“One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying.” ~ Joan of Arc Sept 6 1412 – 30 May 1431

“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, I would have gone nevertheless.” ~ Joan of Arc Sept 6 1412 – 30 May 1431

“I would rather die than do something which I know to be a sin, or to be against God’s will” ~ Joan of Arc Sept 6 1412 – 30 May 1431

“You say that you are my judge; I do not know if you are; but take good heed not to judge me ill, because you would put yourself in great peril.” ~ Joan of Arc Sept 6 1412 – 30 May 1431

“Act, and God will act.” ~ Joan of Arc Sept 6 1412 – 30 May 1431