Topics: Afterlife; Death; Human Condition; Legacy; Limitations; Mortality; Salvation; Satisfaction
References: Psalm 49:10; Ecclesiastes 1:2; 12:6–7; John 11:25–26; Hebrews 9:27; James 4:14
What will be your last words? Here are some from other people:
“Nothing matters. Nothing matters” (Louis B. Mayer, film producer; died October 29, 1957).
“It is very beautiful over there” (Thomas Edison, inventor; died October 18, 1931; he may have been referring to the view outside of his window).
“I’m bored with it all” (Winston Churchill, statesman; died January 24, 1965; after saying this, he slipped into a coma and died nine days later).
“Am I dying, or is this my birthday?” (Lady Nancy Astor; died 1964; after waking briefly during her last illness and finding all her family around her).
“Why, yes, a bulletproof vest” (Domonic Willard, a foot soldier during the Prohibition, just before his death by firing squad, in response to being asked if he had any last requests).
“Don’t let me die; I have got so much to do” (Huey Long, “The Kingfish,” governor of and senator from Louisiana; died 1935).
“My work is done. Why wait?” (George Eastman, inventor; died 1932; from his suicide note).
“Jesus, I love you. Jesus, I love you” (Mother Teresa; died September 5, 1997).
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