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

Summary

This quote is a plea for a quiet and private death, away from the societal expectations and performances. The speaker is expressing the desire to pass away discreetly, without causing a disturbance or turning their death into a public spectacle. They long to depart silently, escaping the noisy and sometimes artificial environment that surrounds death when it is turned into a social event. It is a request for a peaceful and personal departure.

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