Hale, Nathan (1755-1776), American patriot: "I only regret that I have but one life to give to my country."
Havelock, Henry (1795-1857), English general: "Tell my son to come and see how a Christian can die."
Henry, Patrick (1736-1810), American orator and patriot: "Here is a book (the Bible) worth more than all others ever printed; yet it is my misfortune never to have found time to read it. It is now too late. I trust in the mercy of God."
Holmes, Oliver Wendell (1809-1894), American poet and prose-writer: "That is better, thank you." (To his son, who had just assisted him to his favorite chair.)
Humboldt, Friedrich von (1769-1859), German savant: "How grand these rays! They seem to beckon earth to heaven."
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826), American statesman: "I resign my spirit to God and my daughter to my country."
Julian (331-363), Roman emperor: "O Galilean, Thou hast conquered!"
Keats, John (1795-1821), English poet: "I feel the daisies growing over me."
Latimer, Hugh (1485-1555), English reformer: "Be of good cheer, brother; we shall this day kindle such a torch in England as I trust shall never be extinguished." (To Nicholas Ridley, who was burned with him.)
Lawrence, James (1781-1813), American naval officer: "Don't give up the ship."