Joan of Arc

Military Commander French 1412 – 1431

French peasant girl who led military victories; canonized as Catholic saint.

375 quotes

"Wisdom comes not from years, but from understanding."
Wisdom
"The soldier who fights for God fights with certainty."
War
"To accept suffering is to transcend it."
Philosophy
"The voice that calls to virtue is never silent."
Inspiration
"To live fully is to live with purpose and passion."
Life
"In adversity, the soul reveals its true nature."
Strength
"I would build cathedrals with my conviction if given the chance."
Creativity
"The mercy of God is infinite and eternal."
Faith
"To question authority is the duty of the brave."
Freedom
"The artist and the warrior are kindred spirits."
Art
"My enemies are the enemies of truth."
Truth
"To serve others is to serve myself."
Relationships
"The beauty of life lies in its brevity and fragility."
Nature
"I would not trade my peace for all the crowns of Europe."
Peace
"The foundation of all strength is the foundation of faith."
Faith
"To love is to be vulnerable, and vulnerability is strength."
Love
"The world changes when one person refuses to compromise truth."
Change
"Imagination is the bridge between the earthly and the divine."
Imagination
"To know your enemy is to know yourself."
Wisdom
"The greatest adventure is the journey toward righteousness."
Adventure
"I choose a meaningful death over a meaningless life."
Death
"To be silent when one should speak is to be complicit."
Justice
"The light within me cannot be extinguished."
Hope
"To learn is to grow closer to understanding God's creation."
Education
"The spirit of youth is the spirit of possibility."
Inspiration
"I am the instrument, but God is the musician."
Faith
"To live with honor is to live with God."
Life
"The human spirit is capable of extraordinary resilience."
Strength
"To act with courage is to act with love."
Courage
"Blessed are those who see the divine in all things."
Wisdom