Dutch businessman and art collector (1874-1951).
Born March 14th, 1874 in Zaltbommel. [ref]
Died October 7th, 1951 at 77 years old in Eindhoven. [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