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History’s Most Thought-Provoking Last Words

There’s something poignant about reading famous last words. People's parting words provide valuable insight into their values and lifestyles. In this article, we explore the fascinating last words of well-known people from history. From moving reflections on life's priorities to the unvarnished truths of their lives, these final words encapsulate the richness and complexity of our shared human experience. Sometimes ironically humorous, and at other times exquisitely profound, these last words often resonate with us on a deeply personal level. Take a moment to read and let us know which of these last words has the most impact on you. 

1. Nostradamus (1503–1566) 

Unforgettable Last Words, Nostradamus

2. Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) 

Unforgettable Last Words, Vincent van Gogh

3. George Harrison (1943–2001) 

Unforgettable Last Words, George Harrison

4. Marco Polo (1254–1324) 

Unforgettable Last Words, Marco Polo

5. Michelangelo (1475–1564) 

Unforgettable Last Words, Michelangelo

6. Mozart (1756–1791) 

Unforgettable Last Words, Mozart

7. Groucho Marx (1890–1977) 

Unforgettable Last Words, Groucho Marx

8. Charlie Chaplin (1899–1977), to the priest, who was attending him on his deathbed, said: “May the Lord have mercy on your soul”.

Unforgettable Last Words, Charlie Chaplin

9. Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) 

Unforgettable Last Words, Anton Chekhov

10. Lewis Carroll (1832–1898) 

Unforgettable Last Words, Lewis Carroll
Image source: Wikimedia Commons

11. Marie Antoinette (1755–1793), to her executioner after accidentally stepping on his foot.

Unforgettable Last Words, Marie Antoinette

12. Stephen Hawking (1942–2018) 

Unforgettable Last Words, Stephen Hawking

13. Bob Marley (1945–1981) 

Unforgettable Last Words, Bob Marley

14. Richard Feynman (1918–1988) 

Unforgettable Last Words,  Richard Feynman 
Image source: Wikimedia Commons

15. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930), to his wife

Unforgettable Last Words, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

16. Steve Jobs (1955–2011)

Unforgettable Last Words, Steve Jobs

17. Frida Kahlo (1907–1954), in her last diary entry

Unforgettable Last Words, Frida Kahlo

18. Salvador Dali (1904–1989)

Unforgettable Last Words, Salvador Dali

19. Princess Diana (1961–1997)

Unforgettable Last Words, Princess Diana

20. King Louis XIV (1638–1715)

Unforgettable Last Words, King Louis XIV
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