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.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Joan of Arc calls for accountability and restitution in the face of injustice.
In this quote, Joan of Arc confronts the leaders of England and France, urging them to take responsibility for their actions and to return what rightfully belongs to others. It highlights themes of moral courage, justice, and the necessity of reconciliation in order to heal and restore honor.
Themes
JusticeAccountabilityCourageRestitutionMorality
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech addressing war crimes.
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