I 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.
Interpretation
Joan of Arc expresses a deep longing for connection with those she admires and a desire to join them in their pursuits.
In this quote, Joan of Arc reflects on her vivid experiences and visions, highlighting the powerful emotions tied to her encounters. This longing to be with those she sees represents a profound desire for connection, purpose, and the courage to pursue one's beliefs, even in the face of adversity. Her tears signify the struggles of separation from what she holds dear, emphasizing the emotional weight of her convictions and aspirations.
In practice
In a motivational speech about following one's dreams, one might use this quote to illustrate the importance of pursuing one's passions.
King of England, and you, duke of Bedford, who call yourself regent of the kingdom of France... settle your debt to the king of Heaven; return to the Maiden, who is envoy of the king of Heaven, the keys to all the good towns you took and violated in France.
I place trust in God, my creator, in all things; I love Him with all my heart.
Of the love or hatred God has for the English, I know nothing, but I do know that they will all be thrown out of France, except those who die there.
If I am not, may God put me there; and if I am, may God so keep me.
I would rather die than do something which I know to be a sin, or to be against God's will.
About Jesus Christ and the Church, I simply know they're just one thing.
Not only do we suffer from racism and sexism, but we also suffer from ageism. And that is that once you reach a certain age, you're not allowed to be adventurous, you're not allowed to be sexual and I think that's rather hideous. [...] I mean, is there a rule? Are you just supposed to die when you're 40?
You have spent many lives and much treasure to bring freedom to many lands that were reluctant to receive it. And here you have a people who won it by themselves and need only the help to preserve it.
One arm might handicap me a little in competition, but I just work with what changes I know I have to make, and I'm pretty used to it now. It mainly depends on the wave conditions... I only get half the waves everyone else rides, so mine have to be good!
Ever since the morning of May 29, 1953, when Tenzing Norgay and I became the first climbers to step onto the summit of Mount Everest, I've been called a great adventurer.
Harry, you wonderful boy, you brave, brave man.
Raise your eyes and count the small gang of your oppressors who are only strong through the blood they suck from you and through your arms which you lend them unwillingly.
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