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None of us really know when our last moment on this planet will come or what we’ll say when it does—that is, if we manage to say anything at all. But some people have left behind final words so unforgettable that they’ve stayed with us long after they’re gone.

A few of these parting lines, from funny to touching, have even made their way into this popular Reddit thread. Scroll down to read them and upvote the ones you’d want to be remembered by!

#1

Gramma's Last Words

Elderly woman resting in bed with eyes closed, illustrating peaceful moments tied to iconic last words in history. I like my Gramma's last words.

"My, what a LOVELY party!!"

She was 102 and a half, at home, and the end was very near. Family and friends (including her cardiologist, a close friend of ours) were over for Christmas, and after dinner mom put Gramma to bed. Then everyone gathered in Gramma's room with bottles of wine and champagne, played Big Band music, sang, chatted, passed Gramma wine and bubbly. Eventually everyone retired, and as mom tucked her in, Gramma said "My, what a LOVELY party!" She never woke up. It was a good passing.

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    #2

    Willem Arondeus

    Black and white photo of a man sitting on a bed, representing iconic last words shared in history. Willem Arondeus. “Tell people that homosexuals are not cowards”. He was a Dutch anti-N*zi resistance fighter. Bad a*s.

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    Serial pacifist
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BP, N a z i is a word that defines a context for God’s sake, we all know what it is and who the as5holes were.

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    #3

    My Grandfather Last Words

    Elderly man sitting on bed, looking down pensively, illustrating iconic last words in history and reflection. My grandfather wasn't famous but I was with him when he passed. His last words were "Mary, I've missed you" and i tear up and am comforted every time i think of it. Mary was my grandmother's name, she passed about 15 years before him.

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    #4

    Marquis De Favras

    Person dressed in historical clothing holding a weathered, ancient parchment with iconic last words in history concept. Just before hanging, French aristocrat Marquis de Favras read his death warrant and commented “I see that you have made 3 spelling errors.”

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    Brenda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would be me. Grammar nazi to the bitter end!

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    #5

    Oleksandr Matsievskiy

    Oleksandr Matsievskiy was a Ukrainian sniper who was captured and executed by the russian invaders in late December of 2022. He was standing in what would be his grave. He said "Slava Ukraini" (Glory to Ukraine) and the russians m*rdered him.

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    Sarah Matt
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for posting about our present time.

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    #6

    Voliatire

    Close-up of a person holding a wooden cross necklace, symbolizing faith in iconic last words in history. As Voliatire was on his deathbed, a priest performed the last rites and asked him if he "rejects Satan and all his deed?" Voltaire said: “MY goodman, now is not the time for making new enemies.”

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    #7

    Lepa Radic

    A 17 year old Yugoslavian girl, Lepa Radic, was caught fighting the N*zis. As they hung a noose around her neck they offered her a reprieve if she were to give up her co conspirators. 

    She responded by telling them she was not a traitor, and that they would reveal themselves when they avenged her death.

    "I am not a traitor of my people. Those whom you are asking about will reveal themselves when they have succeeded in wiping out all you evildoers, to the last man."

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    #8

    Opportunity

    My battery is low and it’s getting dark. - Mars rover.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Opportunity. Not just "Mars Rover" Come on! It had a name.

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    #9

    Sophie Scholl

    Gravestone of Sophie Scholl surrounded by flowers and greenery, symbolizing iconic last words in history. “How can we expect righteousness to prevail when there is hardly anyone willing to give himself up individually to a righteous cause? Such a fine, sunny day, and I have to go, but what does my death matter, if through us, thousands of people are awakened and stirred to action?” - Sophie Scholl

    Sophie Scholl was an anti-n*zi political activist who was executed for treason at the age of 21. I highly recommend looking into her story.

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    MauKini
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The white Rose! I live next to the university where she dumped those Flyers decades ago.

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    #10

    Roald Dahl

    Black and white portrait of a man in a suit and tie, related to iconic last words shared in history. The almost final words of writer Roald Dahl, were "You know, I'm not frightened. It's just that I will miss you all so much" to his family. After appearing to fall unconscious the nurse then injected him with morphine to ease his passing and he said his actual last words:

    “Ow, f**k!”.

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    #11

    Oscar Wilde

    Portrait of a man in vintage attire holding a cane, illustrating iconic last words shared in history by notable people. Oscar Wilde: “My wallpaper and I are fighting a duel to the death. One or the other of us must go.”

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    Peppy
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some old wallpaper colours actually contained arsenic, so it’s entirely possible that his wallpaper did indeed kill him

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    #12

    Bob Hope

    “Surprise me” - Bob Hope

    His wife asked him where he wanted to be buried.

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    #13

    Leonardo Da Vinci

    Statue of a historical figure representing iconic last words shared in history, standing tall against a cloudy sky. "I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach the quality it should have." - Leonardo da Vinci.

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    Brittania Kelli
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's sad that even Da Vinci suffered from the voice of his inner critic.

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    #14

    Todd Beamer

    Passenger airplane flying through dramatic cloudy sky, evoking iconic last words in history themes. “Let’s Roll” Todd Beamer, on board UA flight 93(9/11).

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    Jrog
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A bit of backstory. Beamer's wife and a friend tried to profit off this, founding a charity and applying for copyright of the phrase "let's roll". The charity was supposed to "counsel kids who lost a parent from terrorist attacks". They started out with about 4 millions in assets, burned cash at the rate of over 1M/yr without many tangible results, rebranded to a new name and ultimately folded just 8 years later, with the new president (herself the wife of another victim of Flight93) complaining about lack of revenue and asking where the rest of the money have gone under the previous tenure. Their track record for the three years of full activity was abysmal, with less than 1/4th of the money going to programs, and 3/4th into fundraising and business expenses, with the "fundraising" costing far more than the actual funds recovered. Their actual programs expenses -from their fiscal documents- amounted to about 250k$/yr, in the form of group retreats with 50 kids at a time.

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    #15

    Lavinia Fisher

    Wooden stool with a coiled rope hanging on it, symbolizing iconic last words in history and final moments. “If anyone has a message for the Devil, tell me now, for I shall be seeing him shortly.” -Lavinia Fisher, the first female serial k*ller in the US.

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    Ronstantin
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *serial unaliver (Is it just me or is this censorship getting more and more ridiculous? 😄)

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    #16

    Giles Corey

    Engraved stone for Giles Corey, pressed to death in 1692, representing iconic last words shared in history. "More weight." - Giles Corey, as he was pressed to death for refusing to confess to witchcraft.

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    lovemy suffolk
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A hero! And stubborn. He refused to enter a plea pf guilt because he didn't want the a holes torturing him to get his property and land as per the law regarding the distribution of a guilty persons property at the time Because he didn't plea to anything, h8s children got his land and wealth, not the 'officials ".

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    #17

    Groucho Marx

    "Die, my dear? Why, that's the last thing I'll do!" - Groucho Marx.

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    #18

    Benjamin Guggenheim

    During the sinking of the Titanic, a person named Benjamin Guggenheim was offered a life jacket. He refused, saying:

    "No thank you, we are dressed in our best and are prepared to go down like gentlemen... But we would like a brandy".

    He did not survive the sinking.

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    Beak Hookage
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I recall rightly they actually included this bit in the movie.

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    #19

    Pancho Villa

    Revolutionary figure standing outdoors with ammunition belts, representing iconic last words in history. "Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something." - Pancho Villa.

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    LizzieBoredom
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He said "Taco Bell is not real Mexican foo.......".

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    #20

    Marie Antoinette

    Person wearing pale pink slippers and white stockings standing near matching slippers on a decorative cushion indoors, iconic last words theme. I find Marie Antoinette’s last words to be very tragic - on her way to the block she accidentally trod on the executioner’s foot and said “pardon me, sir, I did not mean to do it”.

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    TribbleThinking
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It may not just be simple manners. Everyone tended to be quite nice to executioners, including tipping them. There are many horror stories of botched executions, where the executioner had to make repeated attempts.

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    #21

    Union General John Sedgewick

    Portrait of a bearded man in a historical military uniform representing iconic last words in history. "They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance."

    Union General John Sedgewick.

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    Ty Stratton-Quirk
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately for the General, they weren't aiming at an elephant.

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    #22

    St. Lawrence

    Close-up of burning firewood with vivid flames representing iconic last words shared in history. “I’m well done on this side. Turn me over.”

    -St. Lawrence (while being burned to death on a gridiron).

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    #23

    Karl Marx

    Bust of Karl Marx monument with text in multiple languages on building behind, symbolizing iconic last words in history. Last words are for fools who haven't said enough in life.

    -Karl Marx.

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    Fellfromthemoon
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everybody, who has a first word has a last word.

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    #24

    George Appel

    Electric chair used in executions, representing iconic last words in history shared by 45 people. Cop k*ller George Appel at the time of his execution in the electric chair, August 9th, 1928.

    "Well, gentlemen, you are about to see a baked Appel."

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    #25

    Katherine Howard

    " I die a queen, but I would rather die the wife of Culpepper." Katherine Howard, King Henry VIII teenage bride, who was beheaded for adultery.

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    #26

    Lawrence Oates

    Snow-covered mountains under cloudy sky illustrating the peaceful setting for iconic last words in history. I'm going out now. I may be some time.

    -Lawrence Oates, on an Antarctic expedition, just before leaving the tent during a blizzard to sacrifice himself and give the other explorers a better chance at survival.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was Scott's Terra Nova Expedition. They reached the South Pole only to discover that Amundsen beat them there. They all died one by one on the way back. Their diaries were preserved though.

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    #27

    Sam Cooke

    Close-up of handgun and bullets on surface, illustrating iconic last words shared by 45 people in history. “Lady, you shot me.” - Sam Cooke upon having been shot. By some lady.

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    #28

    Mom

    My mom woke up for a moment toward the end, saw the people gathered to say goodbye and her last words were, "Holy s**t!".

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    Lilybdcsa
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In 2015 I found my mother unresponsive. I called for the EMTs and when they were taking her to the hospital, she woke up briefly and said, "what are you doing to me?" Then she faded out again. She died two days later without waking up. She had been talking to my dad for a week before this. (he died in 2013.). so I guess she was ready to go. Her last words still haunt me because I had to make the decision not to put her on life support.

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    #29

    Bruce

    Not really last words last words, but last words to someone. And definitely a funny story imo.

    So there used to be this supergroup called cream, consisting of jack Bruce, ginger Baker and Eric Clapton. Bruce and Baker famously hated each other. With a burning passion.

    So when Bruce was a few hours from death in 2014, he phoned up close friends to say goodbye. When he called his ex-cream band mate Baker, he told him, “I’m dying, Ginger, f**k you!" and proceeded to then slam down the phone. Baker tried to call back several times, but obv Bruce wouldn’t pick up.

    As Bruce always felt baker just had to have the last word in any conversation. So by doing this he knew baker would resent him even more because he could never get baker back.

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    Serena Myers
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cream, Deep Purple, King Crimson, maybe others I've forgotten, many "colourful" band names in the late '60's.

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    #30

    George Sanders

    Oscar-winning actor George Sanders committed s*icide at the age of 65. His suicide note read:
    “Dear World, I am leaving because I am bored. I feel I have lived long enough. I am leaving you with your worries in this sweet cesspool. Good luck.”

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    Warren Zevon

    When Warren Zevon, who knew he was dying, was asked by David Letterman if he had any advice for the rest of us, he said “Enjoy every sandwich”.

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    #32

    Ramón María Narváez

    Sepia portrait of a 19th-century man with sideburns and bow tie, related to iconic last words in history discussion. On his deathbed, Spanish Prime Minister Ramón María Narváez was asked to forgive his enemies, to which he replied:

    "I don't need to forgive my enemies — I have had them all shot."

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    #33

    Buddy Rich

    Man playing drums intensely in a vintage black and white photo illustrating iconic last words in history. There is an apocryphal story about the last words of jazz drummer Buddy Rich. As he was being prepped for surgery the nurse asked him if there was anything he was allergic to, he replied "Yeah, country music." He never recovered from the surgery and died a couple weeks later.

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    Robert T
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did they play country music in the operating theatre? /jk

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    #34

    Spike Milligan

    Spike Milligan upon his death bed

    “ I told you I was ill”.

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    Lucy Covington
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    Was definitely the epitaph on his gravestone, but not sure they were his last spoken words.

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    #35

    Tormod Kolbrunarskald

    Close-up of a wooden arrow with feather fletching, symbolizing iconic last words shared in history. "Eg er kvit or hjarterota, kongen har fødd oss vel", or in English: "There is fat around my heart, the king has fed us well”, said by Tormod Kolbrunarskald as he pulled an arrow out of his heart and saw fat on the arrowhead.

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    #36

    Galois

    Black and white sketch of a young man in period clothing, representing iconic last words in history. Galois’ last words “Dry your eyes brother I need all the courage I can have to die at 20”.

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    Lyone Fein
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was an extraordinary mathematician who, nonetheless was foolish in love and died in a duel.

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    #37

    Dylan Thomas

    Various bottles and hanging glasses on wooden shelves in a cozy bar setting, illustrating iconic last words atmosphere. "I've had 18 straight whiskies...... I think that's the record." - Dylan Thomas.

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    that_gay_snake
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the blood alcohol levels must have been INSANE. ( also sounds like a fun way to go)

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    #38

    Breaker Morant

    "Shoot straight, you bastards! Don't make a mess of it!”
    -Breaker Morant.

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    #39

    Cicero

    There is nothing proper about what you are doing, soldier, but do try to k*ll me properly.

    Cicero.

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    #40

    James French

    Abandoned vintage electric chair in a worn room, evoking the historical significance of iconic last words.  “How about this for a headline for tomorrow’s paper? French fries.”

    James French convicted m*rderer before his execution by electric chair. ( not likely to be after it).

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    May
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine if he ordered that as his last meal.

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    #41

    Steve Jobs

    I have always been intrigued by Steve Jobs’ last words “OH WOW. OH WOW.” I wonder what he was seeing.

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    Janissary35680
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Steve Wozniak laughing all the way to the bank, hopefully.

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    #42

    Franklin Delano Roosevelt

    “I have a terrific headache.”- Franklin Delano Roosevelt seconds before dying of a hemorrhagic stroke.

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    #43

    Dominique Bouhours

    ”I am about to - or I am going to - die: either expression is acceptable.”

    Dominique Bouhours (1628-1702) - Priest, essayist, critic and grammarian.

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    Ace
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably an urban myth, popularised by Bill Bryson's 1990 book on the English language. All else apart, the original would have been in French, or possibly Latin, either of which would have used different grammatical constructs.

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    #44

    Julius Caesar

    I like Julius Caesar's last words. In the Shakespeare play he says "Et tu, Brute? Then fall, Caesar." The "et tu, Brute" part is based on what we historically think Caesar said, but he was thought to have said it in Greek, "kai su, teknon" which translates to "and thou, child."

    However, kai su teknon at that time was used like slang or colloquially to mean "you too, *kid*" in an insulting or condescending manner.

    So, it is possible that on being stabbed by his friend and ally and betrayed by his colleagues, Caesar was not lamenting and questioning this betrayal with a melancholy "even *you*, Brutus?" but more giving Brutus the middle finger.

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    Spencer's slave no longer
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suspect, being Roman and speaking Latin, the "et tu Brute" is Caesar's likely phrase rather than anything in Greek.

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    #45

    Constantine Xi Palaiologos

    Sepia-toned illustration of a historic warrior in armor holding a spear, representing iconic last words in history. "The city is fallen, and I am still alive." - Constantine XI Palaiologos before charging into battle against the Ottoman Empire.

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    #46

    krmarci reply

    **Archimedes** was doing some maths in the sand during the Battle of Syracuse in 212 BC, when a Roman soldier messed up his drawings. Archimedes' last words were "**Do not disturb my circles**" before he was stabbed to death by the soldier.

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    Bored Potato
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Btw, the soldiers were specifically instructed *not* to kill Archimedes

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    #47

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    weirdoldhobo1978 reply Allegedly the last words of poet John Keats were "My chest of books divide among my friends" which is perfect iambic pentameter.

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    Moosy Girl
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my CHEST of BOOKS diVIDE aMONG my FRIENDS. Yup.

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    #48

    PerInception reply

    Confederate general Stonewall Jackson said: “Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of those trees.”

    Only rivaled by other confederate general JEB Stuart (after getting shot in the head): “Honey bun, how do I look in the face”.

    I guess I just like hearing about the last words of traitors.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Traitors they were and traitors they died. Jackson was shot by his own men and the world was a better place without him.

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    #49

    Academic-Chapter-59 reply

    Academic-Chapter-59 reply "I only regret, that I have but one life to lose for my country."

    axonbrun:

    Nathan Hale, a spy in the American Revolution who was hanged by the British after his capture. Hanging was "common practice" for spies as they were considered illegal combatants since they did not wear a uniform.

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    ElfVibratorGlitter
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahhh! I was hoping this was on here. He was engaged to some distance relative on my mom's side. Hanged before they got married. I think it's so much better than "give me liberty or give me death" by Patrick Henry.

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    #50

    midnightspecial99 reply

    “I’m going to the bathroom to read”

    Elvis.

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    Penguin Panda Pop
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'm going to the bathroom to read, uh-huh" just sounds more authentic.

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    #51

    kenna98 reply

    "Damn it! Don't you dare ask God to help me!" - Joan Crawford

    "Why do you weep? Did you think I was immortal?" - Louis XIV

    Anne Boleyn's whole speech: "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, but I pray God save the king and send him long to reign over you, for a gentler nor a more merciful prince was there never: and to me he was ever a good, a gentle and sovereign lord. And if any person will meddle of my cause, I require them to judge the best. And thus I take my leave of the world and of you all, and I heartily desire you all to pray for me. O Lord have mercy on me, to God I commend my soul. To Jesus Christ I commend my soul; Lord Jesu receive my soul.’" (It's classy but also very biting which is indicative of her personality.).

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    Shark Lady
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She was a lot more generous to her husband than he was to her.

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    #52

    amendersc reply

    "The war is at its height – wear my armor and beat my war drums. Do not announce my death."-Admiral Yi Sun Sin, arguably one of the best military leaders in history. He died during a battle and asked his son to make sure his fleet doesn’t know he died so they won’t lose moral.

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    #53

    hubbawut reply

    "well, if it must be so." Manuel de falla, Spanish 19th century composer. Battled what we now call asthma his whole life & it finally got him in his early sixties. Always thought those were pretty bad*ss last words.

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    #54

    Siftinghistory reply

    “Dear me, i think im becoming a god” - Roman Emperor Vespasian

    And his son Titus, who left a intriguing mystery with: “i have but one regret” and then died without saying it.

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obvious innit, Titus' regret was that he didn't become a god.

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    #55

    OiJao97 reply

    “I am leaving life to enter history” - Getúlio Vargas, 14th and 17th Brazilian president in his s*icide note.

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    #56

    fg234532 reply

    Some f****r on Youtube ran at someone with a chainsaw for a prank and got shot, his last words being "It's just a prank bro".

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    #57

    eleventy5thRejection reply

    "Thank god I have done my duty" - Horatio Nelson.

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    #58

    elperroborrachotoo reply

    "More Light"

    *— Goethe*.

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    STress (I/me)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Licht! Mehr licht! (Light! More light!)

    #59

    sunfacer reply

    Henrik Ibsen, When his nurse assured a visitor that he was a little better, Ibsen spluttered his last words "On the contrary" ("Tvertimod!"). He died the following day at 2:30 pm.

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    #60

    natethegreek reply

    "No friend ever served me, and no enemy ever wronged me, whom i have not repaid in full"

    Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix.

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    #61

    MrPlatonicPanda reply

    Carl Panzram


    When asked for any last words, he responded: "Yes. Hurry it up, you Hoosier bastard; I could k*ll a dozen men while you're screwing around!"

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    Ace
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hoosier apparently refers to a resident of the US state of Indiana.

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    #62

    Quiet_Stranger_5622 reply

    "What are you gonna do, stab me?" - Guy who got stabbed.

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    toadjones79 reply

    My aunt's last words:

    >I swear, I could die right now and nobody would even care.

    She spit that at her husband while sitting on the couch, then her head dropped to her chest...dead. They guy adored her. She was...very sweet to many, and very unpleasant to many others. I learned to love her after growing up though.

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    #64

    Siskoda reply

    Siskoda reply “Just a little off the top, please.” - King Louis XVI.

    ChronoLegion2:

    The irony was that he was the one to suggest the use of a diagonal blade for the guillotine for a better and more reliable cut. On his own head, as it were

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    Adam Jeff
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wrong on both counts. There is a historical reference for the thing about the diagonal blade, in the chief executioner's family history, but it wasn't published until 60 years after the events, and no-one else seems to mention it. The last words are entirely made up.

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    onlyhereforfoodporn reply

    July 4th, 1826….

    “Jefferson lives” -John Adams

    “Adams lives” -Thomas Jefferson

    Imagine hating your longtime colleague so much, your last words are about them still breathing 😂.

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    Caroline Nagel
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They fell out for a while but they were friends at the end. Jefferson died five hours before Adams.

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    #66

    Fidel_Murphy reply

    Che Guevara: “Shoot, you coward. You are only going to k*ll a man.”

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But you cannot kill a movement. Is the follow up to that sentiment.

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    jmdayoh reply

    F**k you! “Tupac” his last words ever were to the bicycle officer on the scene asking him who did this.

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    LonelyLittleLeafSheep
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Badly phrased! If you don't know, this is referring ro rapper Tupac Shakur. When he was shot in the whole West Coast/East Coast feud with Biggie Smalls, he told the first police officer who responded "f**k you". Because obviously there is a history of mistrust and hate between POC and the police. Especially young, black men with ties to gang activity. Very sad story. He was a very talented musician and actor.

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