[Ads-l] Joan of Arc Quote

[MULLINS, WILLIAM D (Bill) CIV USARMY RDECOM AMRDEC (US)]

> 
> Joan of Arc's most famous quotation appears to be "I am not afraid, for God is with me.  I was born for this [sometimes worded 'I was born
> to do this']."  These of course are English translations.  The quote is said to have been uttered when she left the town of Vancouleurs in
> February or March of 1429.
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> I would welcome any help in determining the earliest findable source for this.  The earliest findable source for the French original would be
> best, but the earliest findable source for the English translation would also be very helpful.
> 
> 
> Fred Shapiro
> 
> 

Not quite as well known is this other quote from her . . .  .


"AHHH! AHHHH!   Put it OUT!  Get some WATER!  AHHH!!"


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