Brazilian writer and diplomat (1857-1913).
Born April 14th, 1857 in São Luís. [ref]
Died January 21st, 1913 at 55 years old in Buenos Aires. [ref]
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche