Angel Quote by Joan of Arc
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Historical Record: Trial of Joan of Arc, 1431
Witnessing profound events can evoke deep emotional longing and empathy.
In simple terms: Seeing events moves us emotionally.
Key Takeaway
Allow yourself to feel empathy.
Themes
empathy
memory
loss
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
emotional
When to use this quote
- memorial visits
- reading biographies
- family storytelling
Key Concepts
psychology
historical trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal loss does this remind you of?
- How can you channel grief constructively?
A Different Perspective
Emotions may be too intense for some.
![“I wrapped my arms around me as tightly as I could, and stared up at the stars. Had I not been so cold and wanting to escape so badly, I could have stared at them forever: They were amazingly beautiful, so dense and bright. My eyes could get lost up there if I left them looking long enough. [...]…” quote by Lucy Christopher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/208/lucy-christopher-4978_arms_i-wrapped-my-arms-around-me-as-tightly-a_654127.jpg)
![“[Before being burned at the stake for her faith:] Hold the cross high so I may see it through the flames.” quote by Joan of Arc](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/609/joan-of-arc-10346_burned_before-being-burned-at-the-stake-for-her_509059.jpg)
