Before their passing, many renowned figures in history shared final words that reflected wisdom and intellect.
The mathematician Archimedes is famously noted for his last words before death: “Stay away from my diagram, friend!”. Archimedes was killed during the Second Punic War. According to historian Plutarch, a soldier approached Archimedes and urged him to come with him to Marcellus. However, Archimedes refused to leave until he finished solving a problem he was working on. In anger, the soldier killed Archimedes.
The last words of philosopher Karl Marx were profoundly philosophical: “Last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.”
Famous American comedian Groucho Marx shared his last words before passing: “There’s no way to live anymore.”
Musician Bob Marley left a thought-provoking final statement: “Money can’t buy life.”
Scientist Charles Darwin expressed his attitude towards death with a meaningful final statement: “I am not the least afraid of death.” The image shows a diagram by Charles Darwin from 1837.
Queen of France Marie Antoinette spoke her last words to her executioner after accidentally stepping on his foot while ascending the scaffold: “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to.”
Famous French prophet Michel de Nostradamus is known for his last words predicting his own fate: “People will not see me alive at dawn.”
Theoretical physicist Richard Feynman made a historical mark with his last words: “I hate dying twice. It’s so boring.”
Napoléon Bonaparte, the French political and military leader shared a meaningful last statement: “France, the army, the leader of the army, Joséphine.”
Famous Renaissance artist Raphael left behind unfinished last words: “Happiness…”. Raphael passed away before he could finish his final words to his friends.
