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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 ...
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. "I will never die." [20]
"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 ...
The post 45 People Share The Most Iconic ‘Last Words’ In History first appeared on Bored Panda. But some people have left behind “last words” that are impossible to forget.
Last words have always fascinated people. Perhaps they hold an echo of wisdom or a biting witticism — or at least a hint about who's getting what in the will.. And so, Business Insider put ...
The last known words of Matthew Perry, who died in October from an accidental overdose following repeated injections of ketamine, were revealed in court documents after five people were charged in ...
Daft Deaths and Famous Last Words. Lagoon Books. ISBN 978-1-9047-9715-9. Dreher, Dale (12 March 2012). Death by Misadventure: 210 Dumb Ways to Die. ASIN B007JYWNV4. Dunning, John (February 1997). Strange Deaths. True Crime. ISBN 978-185958498-9. Powell, Michael (2008). Curious Events in History. Sterling Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4027-6307-6.
— Samuel Drew, Cornish Methodist theologian (29 March 1833); last recorded words "Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us unto God." [7]: 80 — Rowland Hill, English preacher, evangelical and vaccination advocate (11 April 1833), quoting 1 Peter 3:18 [60] "Write that word 'Remorse'; show it to ...