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.
Joan of ArcSince 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 ArcI would rather die than do something which I know to be a sin, or to be against God's will.
Joan of ArcI saw them with my bodily eyes as clearly as I see you. And when they departed, I used to weep and wish they would take me with them.
Joan of Arc