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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 ...
...Famous Last Words... (stylised in all lowercase) is the seventh studio album by English rock band Supertramp, released in October 1982.It was the studio follow-up to 1979's Breakfast in America and the last album with vocalist/keyboardist/guitarist Roger Hodgson, who left the group to pursue a solo career.
"My last words to you, my son and successor, are: Never trust the Russians." [3] — Abdur Rahman Khan, Emir of Afghanistan (1 October 1901), to Habibullah Khan "Come right out this way." [7] [8] — William Thomas Maxwell, American tracker and deputized sheriff (8 October 1901), telling the Smith Gang to surrender prior to the Battleground ...
His last words were uttered when the South Tower collapsed, taking him along with it. "Fie here Love yous" [ 18 ] — Gregory Reda, a manager employed by Marsh McLennan [ 19 ] at the North Tower of the World Trade Center ( 11 September 2001 ), texting his coworker Michael Cantatore from the 95th floor, one of the impact floors.
Last words of famous or infamous people are sometimes recorded (although not always accurately), which then became a historical and literary trope. According to Karl Guthke, last words as recorded in public documents are often reflections of the social attitude toward death at the time, rather than reports of actual statements. [1]
"Famous Last Words" (My Chemical Romance song), 2007 "Famous Last Words" (Tears for Fears song), 1990 "Famous Last Words", by Billy Joel from River of Dreams "Famous Last Words", by Deerhunter from Rainwater Cassette Exchange
John Brown's last words, passed to a jailor on his way to the gallows. "I, John Brown, am now quite certain that the crimes of this guilty land will never be purged away but with Blood. [38] I had, as I now think, vainly flattered myself that without very much bloodshed it might be done." [note 63]
Last words of Julius Caesar; Last Words of the Executed; Last Words: The Final Journals of William S. Burroughs; Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees; Let's roll; A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP