Raleigh, Sir Walter (1552-1618), English courtier and navigator: "Why dost thou not strike? Strike, man!" (To his executioner.)
Scott, Sir Walter (1771-1832), Scotch poet and novelist: "I feel as if I were to be myself again. God bless you all."
Scott, Winfield (1786-1866), American general: "James, take good care of the horse."
Sidney, Sir Philip (1622-1683), English patriot: "I would not change my joy for the empire of the world."
Thurlow, Edward (1732-1806), English lawyer: "I'll be shot if I don't believe I'm dying."
Vane, Henry (1612-1662), English statesman: "Ten thousand deaths for me ere I stain the purity of my conscience."
Washington, George (1732-1799), American general and statesman: "It is well, I am about to die, and I look upon it with perfect resignation."
Webster, Daniel (1782-1852), American statesman: "I still live."
Wellington, Duke of (1769-1852), British general and statesman: "Yes, if you please." (To a servant asking if he would have some tea.)
Wesley, John (1703-1791), English divine: "The best of all is, God is with us. Farewell."