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If even dying is to be made a social function, then, grant me the favor of sneaking out on tiptoe without disturbing the
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"If even dying is to be made a social function, then, grant me the favor of sneaking out on tiptoe without disturbing the party"

- Dag Hammarskjold

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This quote by Dag Hammarskjold talks to the concept of death belonging of life. He is suggesting that death needs to not be seen as something to be feared or prevented, but rather accepted as a natural part of life. He is also recommending that death must not be a cause for sadness or mourning, but rather a celebration of life. He is asking to be permitted to die in peace, without having to put on a show or make a big fuss. He wishes to be able to escape silently, without needing to disrupt the lives of those around him. He is suggesting that death needs to be seen as a part of life, and not something to be feared or avoided. He is asking to be allowed to pass away in peace, without having to put on a show or make a big hassle. He wants to be able to escape quietly, without needing to interrupt the lives of those around him. He is recommending that death must be seen as a part of life, and not something to be feared or prevented. He is asking to be enabled to pass away in peace, without having to place on a program or make a huge hassle. He wishes to have the ability to escape silently, without having to disrupt the lives of those around him. He is recommending that death should be seen as a part of life, and not something to be feared or avoided.

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Dag Hammarskjold This quote is written / told by Dag Hammarskjold between July 29, 1905 and September 18, 1961. He was a famous Diplomat from Sweden. The author also have 44 other quotes.

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