Last wish Quote by Bette Davis
“It is my last wish to be burried sitting up.”
About This Quote
Source Film: All About Eve, 1950
The speaker wishes to die in a dignified, upright position, reflecting personal agency even in death.
In simple terms: Want to die sitting up.
Key Takeaway
Choose how you die.
Themes
mortality
dignity
personal agency
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- funeral planning
- end‑of‑life care
- personal wishes
Key Concepts
autonomy
death rituals
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you design a dignified final moment?
- What does this reveal about control?
A Different Perspective
May be impractical or culturally unusual.
