Quotes to Inspire Courage and life

Due to the unrest going on in the world I thought now was the perfect time to put together a video on courage. I looked for quotes from people who have overcome remarkable adversity. Those who have somehow managed to keep it together when all about them was in chaos.

Some stand outs for me are Joan of Arc, a 17 year old French peasant girl who came to lead the French army against an English invasion and won. While she never fought in the battle she was there giving her famous speech to the troops; which gave them the courage to secure victory. Tragically, she was later burned at the stake in 1431 as a heretic, but this was later revoked and she is considered a heroine of France.

Saint Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish priest who was arrested by the gestapo for hiding Jewish people in the second world war. He was eventually sent to the notorious Auschwitz concertation camp. After three prisoners allegedly escaped the camp the guards demanded that 10 other prisoners be starved to death. As the 10 were being called out one remarked, "My wife! My children!” Maximilian offered to take his place. It is said the priest remained serene and lead the others in prayer. He never complained or asked for anything. He kept his faith even until his last day.

I hope that this video can offer some light in a time of darkness.

James

Voice-over by Nicky Rebelo
Music licensed through Artlist:
North Divide by Josh Leake
New Land by Ian Post