And the loneliness of God is His strength. Strange as it may seem to you, it has even left no mark on her character outside those special matters in which she is proud so that you will see a diabolical pride and a natural humility seated side by side in the selfsame soul. Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw 8,936 ratings, 3.76 average rating, 391 reviews Saint Joan Quotes Showing 1-22 of 22 Dont think you can frighten me by telling me that I am alone. The devilish pride that has led her into her present peril had left no mark on her countenance.

The historical saint begins her story as a simple country girl in fifteenth century France who is inspired by visions from God to help liberate her country from the English. This girl is not one of those whose hard features are the sign of hard hearts, and whose brazen looks and lewd demeanor condemn them before they are accused. Rediscover the story of the inspirational Saint Joan of Arc with the classic play by George Bernard Shaw.

You are going to see before you a young girl, pious and chaste for I must tell you, gentlemen, that the things said of her by our English friends are supported by no evidence, whilst there is abundant testimony that her excesses have been excesses of religion and charity and not of worldliness and wantonness. Therefore you must be on guard against your natural compassion. They believe honestly and sincerely that their diabolical inspiration is divine. “You must not fall into the common error of mistaking these simpletons for liars and hypocrites. Joan of Arc has been sentenced to life in prison, instead of burning at the stake, for leading soldiers into battle based on voices she has heard from.

Joan of arc by george bernard shaw