Even though I saw the executioner and the fire, I could not say anything but what I have said.

Far rather would I sit and sew beside my poor mother, for this thing is not of my condition. 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!

Every man gives his life for what he believes. Every woman gives her life for what she believes. Sometimes people believe in little or nothing, nevertheless they give up their lives to that little or nothing. One life is all we have, and we live it as we believe in living it, and then it's gone. But to surrender what you are, and live without belief - that's more terrible than dying - more terrible than dying young.

I was in my thirteenth year when I heard a voice from God to help me govern my conduct. And the first time I was very much afraid.

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

I used to say, "Go boldly in among the English," and then I used to go boldly in myself.

About Jesus Christ and the Church, I simply know they're just one thing, and we shouldn't complicate the matter.