Famous Last Words What 20 Iconic People Said

Famous Last Words: What 20 Iconic People Said Before They Died
Story by Pratik Patil•

1. Karl Marx
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“Last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.” Renowned for his ideas that reshaped political and economic landscapes, his last words dismissed the concept. As he faced death, he rejected sentimentality and dramatics, staying true to his pragmatic and often sardonic nature. His last words also highlight the importance of speaking your truth while you are alive.


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20 Famous Last Words That Echo Through History
Story by Salvador Sallent•

#1: Julius Caesar – “Et tu, Brute?”
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As the Roman dictator was stabbed by senators in 44 BCE, he allegedly recognized his friend Brutus among the attackers and uttered these words. Though historians debate their accuracy, the phrase—immortalized by Shakespeare—became shorthand for betrayal. Whether fact or literary invention, “Et tu, Brute?” is one of the most famous last utterances in history.