In this article we present the 60 best famous phrases of Joan of Arc . This young peasant girl helped the French army to win the battle of the Hundred Years against England, in 1430.

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Joan’s phrases are full of admiration for God, and they emphasize her faith in religion. Joan is considered to be “God’s warrior”. Her phrases, however, also deal with other themes, such as courage, the value of life or optimism.

Who was Joan of Arc?

Joan of Arc (1412-1431), also known as “The Maid of Orleans”, was born in France (Domrémy, Bar) in the year 1412 . She was a young peasant girl who, at the age of 18, Joan led the French army to victory against the British in Orléans. This happened in the Hundred Years’ War against England.

Joan claimed that she was sent by God, and that he sent her messages of victory (referred to as “the voice”). That is why she is also known as “God’s warrior”.

One year after that victory, at 19, Joan was captured and burned by the English. Thus, she was killed on May 30, 1431, in Rouen, France. 500 years later, Joan was canonized as a Catholic Saint, specifically on May 16, 1920.

Joan of Arc’s 60 Best Phrases and Thoughts

Now we are going to know the 60 best famous phrases of Joan of Arc .

1. I never committed a mortal sin. For if my voices had reproached me for it, my spirits would have forsaken me.

Here she defends herself from having committed no sin, because according to her, God would have made it known to her.

2. About Jesus Christ and the Church, I simply know that they are one thing, and we should not complicate the matter.

He talks about religion, and how simple it should be.

3. I refer only to God. And as for my visions, I accept no man’s judgment.

It gives importance to God, beyond the human being.

4. I was thirteen years old when I heard a voice.

It speaks of faith in God, and of his message, his guide (“the voice that calls him”).

5. If I ever escape, no one will reproach me for having broken or violated my faith, without having given my word to anyone, whoever he may be.

He talks about not making promises to anyone.

6. Alas! that my body, clean and complete, has never been corrupted, today it must be consumed and burned to ashes!

A phrase that probably speaks of virginity.

7. Of the love or hatred that God has for the English, I know nothing, but I know that everyone will be expelled from France, except those who die there.

She talks about wars and religion, subjects often used by Joan of Arc.

8. You say you’re my judge. I don’t know if you are! But I’m telling you, you must be very careful not to misjudge me, because you’ll be in great danger.

It speaks of justice, of judging properly.

9. The light comes at the same time as the voice… I will not tell you everything; I have not left, my oath does not grant that.

A rather mysterious phrase, like many of Joan of Arc.

10. It is true that I wished to escape; and in this way I still do; is this not legal for all prisoners?

He talks about escape and how “fair” or logical it is for prisoners to want freedom.

11. That voice told me that I would lift the siege of Orleans: You must save the nation and the king.

Surely, “the voice” is faith in God, as we have already said. Joan is also known as “The Warrior of God”

12. My voices tell me: Do not be afraid, answer boldly, God will help you.

He speaks of God and of his blind faith in him, of the strength he gives him.

13. Work as if your work alone could achieve the goal.

Here he talks about the importance of effort and of believing in oneself to get what one wants.

14. Clothes don’t make people.

What matters is the interior.

15. Better integrity in the flames than to survive in the portrayal of truth.

The important thing is to be true to oneself, even if that means problems.

16. God despises the tranquility of souls he has destined for battle.

According to Joan, with this phrase, God has a plan or a defined role for each one.

17. If you wish, I’ll wear women’s clothes again, but I won’t change anything else.

Joan of Arc was a woman who claimed her rights.

18. A woman will be the downfall of France, and a maiden will save her.

He talks about the power of women.

19. Men fight; only God gives the victory.

For Joan, God was very important, and this is reflected in many of her phrases (her faith was very intense).

20. I wish everyone could hear the Voice as I hear it.

It speaks of faith in God and religion, and the desire for everyone to have that faith.

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

Again referring to “the voice” and its “promises”.

22. I’m not afraid… I was born to do this.

Another phrase of struggle and courage.

23. If I am not, may God put me there. And if I am, may God keep me.

Everything according to God’s will.

24. One life is all we have and we live it as we believe.

It talks about the importance of living the way we want to.

25. I would rather die than do something that I know is a sin, or that is against God’s will.

For her, the most important thing was God, above all.

26. Get up early tomorrow morning and earlier than you did today and do your best.

Perhaps you will address God in this short writing. It is a text that speaks of doing things, of striving and achieving success.

27. It’s better to be alone with God. His friendship will not fail me, nor his advice, nor his love. In his strength, I will dare, I will dare, and I will dare until I die.

Another phrase that alludes to her blind faith in God, her trust in him and the love, respect and admiration she had for him.

28. I trust in God, my Creator, in all things; I love him with all my heart.

The love for God was immense.

29. I saw it as clearly as I see you. And when they left, I cried and wished they would take me with them.

Here Joan speaks of the voices and visions she had.

30. I am the drum on which God is beating his message.

Joan of Arc felt that she was sent by God, and in a certain way, her “instrument” to get her message across.

31. I was warned to adopt female clothing; I refused and even refused.

Here Joan claims her freedom again.

32. If I am not in the grace of God, let him put me there. And if I am, let him keep me.

Joan trusted fully in God’s decisions. In fact, this is what she answered when she was asked if she was pregnant.

33. When God fights, it is of little importance whether the sword is big or small

What matters is that he’s fighting for something.

34. Men sometimes get hanged for telling the truth.

Being honest sometimes has negative consequences.

35. The poor people came joyfully to me, for I did not do anything cruel to them, but helped them as much as I could.

Here Joan expresses her generosity to others.

36. The maiden and her soldiers will have victory. Therefore the maiden is willing that you, Duke of Bedford, should not destroy yourself.

Jeanne remains true to her beliefs at all times.

37. Angels are as perfect, in the form they are: as spirits.

Joan highlights her spiritual world and her faith.

38. Since God ordered me to go, I must do so.

For Joan, the most important thing is to obey God and follow his message.

39. All battles are won or lost first in the mind.

Before we can achieve anything, we have to imagine it, and think it is possible.

40. How else would God speak to me, if not through my imagination?

Since he cannot see it or touch it, he has to imagine it, and believe in it through faith.

41. I’ll take it as it comes.

This phrase speaks of accepting life as it is, with all its circumstances.

42. Act and God will act.

With this phrase, Joan of Arc makes it clear that God listens to us and watches over us, and that he is watching over us.

43. I am dying to speak the language of the angels.

Joan’s life revolves around faith and around God.

44. Move forward bravely. Fear of nothing. Trust in God; all will be well.

His trust in God and his faith in him was blind, as we have seen with most of his phrases.

45. Hope in God. If you have good hope and faith in Him, you will be delivered from your enemies.

Phrase in line with the previous one.

46. I would rather die than do something I know is sin, or be against God’s will.

For her the main thing is to act well and according to God’s message.

47. Everything I’ve said or done is in God’s hands. I’m committed to him!

Your life is guided by God’s message. His faith in Christianity is deep.

48. The first time I heard the voices, I was very afraid.

By “the voices” or “the voice” he means God. He was only 13 when he first heard them.

49. As God had commanded, it was necessary that I do so. As God commanded, even if I had a hundred fathers and mothers, even if I had been the daughter of a king, I would have gone.

As we see, Joan always put God first (before kings or family).

50. Keep the cross up so I can see it through the flames.

Legend has it that Joan of Arc uttered this phrase at the moment she was to be burned at the stake.

51. I did not come to Poitiers to give signals. But take me to Orleans and I will show you the signs by which I have been sent.

Joan believed in signs and the power she had to show which way to go.

52. Of the love or hatred that God has for the English, I know nothing, but I do know that all will be expelled from France, except those who die there.

Joan believed in her country’s victory.

53. I am not afraid, I was born for this.

Another of Joan of Arc’s mythical phrases.

54. Courage! Don’t back down.

A phrase that alludes to courage, a central characteristic of Joan.

55. Every man gives his life for what he believes in. Every woman gives her life for what she believes.

When we believe in something, we fight for it; this is how we live intensely.

56. It cannot be proved that he has done anything that is contrary to the Christian faith.

Always faithful to herself and her faith.

57. Always remain close to me, for tomorrow I will have much to do and more than I have ever had before, and tomorrow the blood will leave my body over my chest.

Surely he is addressing God, as on other occasions.

58. Sometimes people believe in little or nothing and so they give their lives to little or nothing.

Depending on what we believe, we will offer one thing or the other.

59. I certify that I would not do or say anything against the Christian faith.

Once again, your faith comes first.

60. but to sacrifice what one is and live without belief is a more terrible fate than dying.

With this phrase Joan of Arc emphasizes the importance of believing in something.

Bibliographic references:

  • Ramos, J.M. (2012). Joan of Arc, the sword of God. Clio 38. http://clio.rediris.es ISSN 1139-6237.