Thank God, I have done my duty. Kiss me, Hardy. Adm. Horatio Nelson, last words, 21 Oct 1805. I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. Nathan Hale, last words, 22 September 1776
US martyr & patriot in American Revolution (1755 - 1776) It is well, I die hard, but I am not afraid to go. George Washington, last words, 14 December 1799.
First president of US (1732 - 1799) Show my head to the people, it is worth seeing. Georges Jacques Danton, to his executioner Readers are plentiful; thinkers are rare. Harriet Martineau
English economist & novelist (1802 - 1876) An idealist is one who, on noticing that a rose smells better than a cabbage, concludes that it will also make better soup. H. L. Mencken
US editor (1880 - 1956) More light! Give me more light! Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German dramatist, novelist, poet, & scientist (1749 - 1832) Is it the Fourth? Thomas Jefferson
3rd president of US (1743 - 1826) Jefferson still survivies. John Adams, last words after a lifetime competing with Thomas Jefferson
US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) Goodnight Lord Byron, last words
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