Who said “If even dying is to be made a social function, then, grant me the favor of sneaking out…”?

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It's credited to Dag Hammarskjold, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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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.”
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APA

“If even dying is to be made a social function, then, grant me the favor of sneaking out on tiptoe without disturbing the party.” [Quotation attributed to Dag Hammarskjold]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/12843-if-even-dying-is-to-be-made-a/

MLA

“If even dying is to be made a social function, then, grant me the favor of sneaking out on tiptoe without disturbing the party.” Attributed to Dag Hammarskjold. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/12843-if-even-dying-is-to-be-made-a/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“If even dying is to be made a social function, then, grant me the favor of sneaking out on tiptoe without disturbing the party.” Attributed to Dag Hammarskjold. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/12843-if-even-dying-is-to-be-made-a/.