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Carl Ludwig Siegel
German mathematician (1896-1981).
Born December 31st, 1896 in Berlin. [ref]
Died April 4th, 1981 at 84 years old in Göttingen. [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