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The following is a list of last words uttered by notable individuals during the 20th century (1901-2000). A typical entry will report information in the following order: Last word(s), name and short description, date of death, circumstances around their death (if applicable), and a reference.
The following is a list of last words uttered by notable individuals during the 19th century (1801-1900). A typical entry will report information in the following order: Last word(s), name and short description, date of death, circumstances around their death (if applicable), and a reference.
Both Eastern and Western cultural traditions ascribe special significance to words uttered at or near death, [4] but the form and content of reported last words may depend on cultural context. There is a tradition in Hindu and Buddhist cultures of an expectation of a meaningful farewell statement; Zen monks by long custom are expected to ...
32. “Those who expect to be both ignorant and free, expect what never was and never will be.” 33. “Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being ...
Show your patriotic spirit this 4th of July and other American holidays with these inspiring freedom quotes from the Founding Fathers and other famous figures.
death to all: Signifies anger and depression. mors tua, vita mea: your death, my life: From medieval Latin, it indicates that battle for survival, where your defeat is necessary for my victory, survival. mors vincit omnia "death conquers all" or "death always wins" An axiom often found on headstones. morte magis metuenda senectus
Through some of the greatest and most tragic events of American history, our presidents have encouraged, uplifted and inspired us with their words. These profound quotes from former U.S ...
In the UK the book was published as Freedom and Death, which were the last words in the book. The expression comes from the Greek national motto "Freedom or Death" (Eleftheria i thanatos), derived from the Greek War of Independence and used by Cretan rebels such as the book's protagonist. The "or" was knowingly replaced with "and" in the ending ...