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
- What does it mean?
- She accepts the legal verdict against her without protest, emphasizing loyalty to the law despite her innocence.
- In plain terms
- She accepts her death sentence under the law without complaint.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect legal processes even when outcomes are unjust.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should you fight the law?
- Is acceptance always right?
Another view
Accepting unjust law may enable future abuse.
More from Anne Boleyn
And thus I take my leave of the world and of you all, and I heartily desire you all to pray for me.
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