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What would your last words be?
Most people, I would think, die with a sigh, on life-support, or in their sleep - or in a coma.Those awake probably either die with a fearful expression - or with a gentle smile. And if they say anything, it's mostly words expressing love to their loved ones.
Here is what some famous persons, allegedly, said;
"Dying words are a very special form of quotation. Some are rehearsed and contrived; others are spontaneous and witty. Whatever the motivation or preparedness, 'famous last words' may be in the form of epitaphs, letters or even suicide notes, but are often impromptu sayings coined by and spoken by the dying person for the first (and, of course, last) time on their deathbed. The list below gives us a glimpse into the character of the celebrated individuals who uttered their 'famous last words' before expiring."
(*Some of the last words was not actually spoken at the time of death, but are the last words spoken by them.)
John Quincy Adams
(1767–1848) - This, is the last of earth. I am content.
Sir Francis Bacon (1561–1626) - For my name and memory, I leave it to men's charitable speeches, and to foreign nations, and the next ages.
Todd Beamer
(1968- 2001) - Let's roll.
George Best
(1946-2005) - Don't die like I did.
Humphrey Bogart
(1899-1957) - Goodbye Kid. Hurry back.
Buddha
(circa 563 BC - circa 483 BC) - Siddhattha Gautama - Work hard to gain your own salvation.
Donald Campbell
(1921–1967) - Hallo, the bow is up… I'm going… I'm on my back… I've gone. Oh.
King Charles II
(1630–1685) - Let not poor Nelly starve.
Erskine Childers
(1870–1922) - Take a step forward, lads. It will be easier that way.
Kurt Cobain
(1967-1994) - It's better to burn out than to fade away.
Oliver Cromwell
(1599–1658) - My design is to make what haste I can to be gone.
Salvador Dali
(1904-1989)- I do not believe in my death.
Diana, Princess of Wales
(1961-1997) - My God. What's happened?
Isadora Duncan(1878–1927)
- Adieu, mes amis. Je vais à la gloire. (Farewell, my friends. I go to glory.)
King George V (1865–1936) - Bugger Bognor!
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) - Mehr Licht! (More light!)
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Joe Hill (1879–1915) - I will die like a true-blue rebel. Don't waste any time in mourning - organize.
Henrik Ibsen(1828–1906) - On the contrary....
Michael Jackson (1958–2009) - I love you more
Stan Laurel(1890-1965) - I'd rather be skiing...
Hugh Latimer (circa 1485–1555) - Be of good comfort Master Ridley, and play the man. We shall this day light such a candle by God's grace in England, as (I trust) shall never be put out.
Robert E. Lee(1807–1870) - Strike the tent. (attributed)
John Lennon(1940-1980) - I'm shot...
Spike Milligan(1918-2005) - I told you I was ill.
Sir Thomas More (1478–1535) - This hath not offended the king.
Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758–1805) - Thank God, I have done my duty.
Captain Lawrence Oates (1880–1912) - I am just going outside and may be some time.
Barbara Olson (1955–2001) - What do I tell the pilot to do?
Lord Henry Temple Palmerston (1784–1865) - Die, my dear Doctor, that's the last thing I shall do!
Luciano Pavarotti (1935-2007) - I believe that a life lived for music is an existence spent wonderfully, and this is what I have dedicated my life to.
William Pitt (1759–1806) - I think I could eat one of Bellamy's veal pies. (attributed)
Pope John Paul II (1920–2005) - Let me go to the house of the Father.
Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) - I hope I haven't bored you.
Sir Walter Raleigh (circa 1552–1618) - I have a long journey to take, and must bid the company farewell.
Cecil Rhodes (1853–1902) - So little done, so much to do.
Ken Saro-Wiwa (1941–1995) - Lord take my soul, but the struggle continues.
General John Sedgwick (1813-1864) - They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance.
Gertrude Stein (1874–1946) - “What is the answer?” No answer came. She laughed and said, “In that case what is the question?”
Lytton Strachey (1880–1932) - If this is dying, then I don't think much of it.
Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005) - Relax - This won't hurt.
Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) - One of us must go. (attributed, probably apocryphal)
Ludwig Wittgenstein - Tell them I've had a wonderful life.
(1889–1951)
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The words, I guess, many would like to say are;
"À Tout le Monde, à tous mes amis, je vous aime, je dois partir"
("To everyone, to all my friends - I love you - I must leave".)
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http://www.phrases.org.uk/quotes/last-words/index.html
Most people, I would think, die with a sigh, on life-support, or in their sleep - or in a coma.Those awake probably either die with a fearful expression - or with a gentle smile. And if they say anything, it's mostly words expressing love to their loved ones.
Here is what some famous persons, allegedly, said;
"Dying words are a very special form of quotation. Some are rehearsed and contrived; others are spontaneous and witty. Whatever the motivation or preparedness, 'famous last words' may be in the form of epitaphs, letters or even suicide notes, but are often impromptu sayings coined by and spoken by the dying person for the first (and, of course, last) time on their deathbed. The list below gives us a glimpse into the character of the celebrated individuals who uttered their 'famous last words' before expiring."
(*Some of the last words was not actually spoken at the time of death, but are the last words spoken by them.)
John Quincy Adams
(1767–1848) - This, is the last of earth. I am content.
Sir Francis Bacon (1561–1626) - For my name and memory, I leave it to men's charitable speeches, and to foreign nations, and the next ages.
Todd Beamer
(1968- 2001) - Let's roll.
George Best
(1946-2005) - Don't die like I did.
Humphrey Bogart
(1899-1957) - Goodbye Kid. Hurry back.
Buddha
(circa 563 BC - circa 483 BC) - Siddhattha Gautama - Work hard to gain your own salvation.
Donald Campbell
(1921–1967) - Hallo, the bow is up… I'm going… I'm on my back… I've gone. Oh.
King Charles II
(1630–1685) - Let not poor Nelly starve.
Erskine Childers
(1870–1922) - Take a step forward, lads. It will be easier that way.
Kurt Cobain
(1967-1994) - It's better to burn out than to fade away.
Oliver Cromwell
(1599–1658) - My design is to make what haste I can to be gone.
Salvador Dali
(1904-1989)- I do not believe in my death.
Diana, Princess of Wales
(1961-1997) - My God. What's happened?
Isadora Duncan(1878–1927)
- Adieu, mes amis. Je vais à la gloire. (Farewell, my friends. I go to glory.)
King George V (1865–1936) - Bugger Bognor!
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) - Mehr Licht! (More light!)
.
Joe Hill (1879–1915) - I will die like a true-blue rebel. Don't waste any time in mourning - organize.
Henrik Ibsen(1828–1906) - On the contrary....
Michael Jackson (1958–2009) - I love you more
Stan Laurel(1890-1965) - I'd rather be skiing...
Hugh Latimer (circa 1485–1555) - Be of good comfort Master Ridley, and play the man. We shall this day light such a candle by God's grace in England, as (I trust) shall never be put out.
Robert E. Lee(1807–1870) - Strike the tent. (attributed)
John Lennon(1940-1980) - I'm shot...
Spike Milligan(1918-2005) - I told you I was ill.
Sir Thomas More (1478–1535) - This hath not offended the king.
Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758–1805) - Thank God, I have done my duty.
Captain Lawrence Oates (1880–1912) - I am just going outside and may be some time.
Barbara Olson (1955–2001) - What do I tell the pilot to do?
Lord Henry Temple Palmerston (1784–1865) - Die, my dear Doctor, that's the last thing I shall do!
Luciano Pavarotti (1935-2007) - I believe that a life lived for music is an existence spent wonderfully, and this is what I have dedicated my life to.
William Pitt (1759–1806) - I think I could eat one of Bellamy's veal pies. (attributed)
Pope John Paul II (1920–2005) - Let me go to the house of the Father.
Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) - I hope I haven't bored you.
Sir Walter Raleigh (circa 1552–1618) - I have a long journey to take, and must bid the company farewell.
Cecil Rhodes (1853–1902) - So little done, so much to do.
Ken Saro-Wiwa (1941–1995) - Lord take my soul, but the struggle continues.
General John Sedgwick (1813-1864) - They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance.
Gertrude Stein (1874–1946) - “What is the answer?” No answer came. She laughed and said, “In that case what is the question?”
Lytton Strachey (1880–1932) - If this is dying, then I don't think much of it.
Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005) - Relax - This won't hurt.
Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) - One of us must go. (attributed, probably apocryphal)
Ludwig Wittgenstein - Tell them I've had a wonderful life.
(1889–1951)
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The words, I guess, many would like to say are;
"À Tout le Monde, à tous mes amis, je vous aime, je dois partir"
("To everyone, to all my friends - I love you - I must leave".)
.
http://www.phrases.org.uk/quotes/last-words/index.html