“Into Your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.”
Famous explorer quoting the words of Jesus.
Christopher Columbus (1451 – 1506)
Category: Historical
Buddha (circa 500 BCE)
“I encourage you: All compounded things are subject to vanish. Strive with earnestness.”
Siddhartha Gautama known as the Buddha (awakened one) was a religious teacher and founder of the Buddhist religion. This is possibly a real portrait of him, the portly figure many people are familiar with is not the historical person, but a Buddha who is expected to come next.
Alexander The Great (356 – 323 BCE)
“To the mightiest”
Last words of the Ancient Greek military conqueror, when asked which of his generals his vast empire should go to.
Rob Roy (1671 – 1734)
“Now all is over – let the piper play – Ha til mi tulidh.” (We return no more.)
Last words of outlaw and folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor, who died at his home from illness brought on by old age and a harsh winter.