Accused Quote by Anne Boleyn
“Good Christian people, I am come hither to die, for according to the law, and by the law I am judged to die, and therefore I will speak nothing against it. I am come hither to accuse no man, nor to speak anything of that, whereof I am accused and condemned to die.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Execution warrant, 1536
She accepts her fate while asserting innocence, highlighting the tension between law and personal morality.
In simple terms: She faces death but claims she has done nothing wrong.
Stand by truth even when condemned.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- religious persecution
- political intrigue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about personal integrity?
- How does law conflict with personal belief?
Her claim may conflict with historical evidence.