William Henry Seward
William Henry Seward was indeed the architect of the Alaska Purchase. Historians know him as the US Secretary of State, serving from 1861 to 1869.
William Henry Seward
In addition, he was the Governor of New York and also a state Senator. At his deathbed, he was asked if he had any final words to share. He replied with, “Nothing, only ‘love one another.’”
Jean-Paul Sartre
Apparently, philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre was awarded the 1964 Nobel Prize in Literature but turned it down. He did not want to be turned into an institution.
Jean Paul Sartre
Anyway, his work on the philosophy of phenomenology and existentialism were groundbreaking in the field. Upon his death, he turned to his partner, one last time, famous author Simone de Beauvoir and said, “I love you very much, my dear Beaver.” Touching.
