I shall last a year, and but little longer: we must think to do good work in that year. 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 Orlรฉans from the hands of the English; and to raise the siege of Orlรฉans.
Joan of ArcFar 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!
Joan of ArcDo you know whether or not you are in God's grace? Joan: If I am not, may God put me there; and if I am, may God so keep me.
Joan of Arc