Chapter 1
Royal exits and fallen rulers
Chapter 2
Minds of science and philosophy
Chapter 3
Artists, writers, and creative souls
Chapter 4
Outlaws, rebels, and unexpected wits
YOUR GOAL
Master of Famous last words
Ch 2 · Minds of science and philosophy
schopenhauer Famous Scientific Last Words
I'd hate to die twice, it's just so boring.
schopenhauer The philosopher rejected the very concept of scripted, dramatic final statements.
schopenhauer The Nobel Prize-winning physicist found the process of dying far too repetitive.
BETA
schopenhauer Defend Archimedes' circles from Roman soldiers to discover the story behind his famous last words.
Fun Fact
Darwin's calm departure: Before dying in 1882, evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin calmly declared, "I am not the least afraid of death."
Glossary
philosopher (noun)
A person who studies or writes about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. In 1883, Karl Marx declared that final words are only for fools who haven't said enough.
A person who studies or writes about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. In 1883, Karl Marx declared that final words are only for fools who haven't said enough.
Quiz
Which Nobel Prize-winning physicist complained in 1988 that dying was "so boring" to do twice?
Quiz
Which ancient Greek mathematician told a Roman soldier "Do not disturb my circles" in 212 BCE?
Quiz
Which American inventor of the lightbulb whispered "It is very beautiful over there" in 1931?
Quiz
What evolutionary biologist calmly stated "I am not the least afraid of death" in 1882?
Quiz
Which political philosopher shouted "Last words are for fools who haven't said enough!" in 1883?