Chaïm Perelman

Belgian philosopher of law (1912-1984).

Born May 20th, 1912 in Warsaw.

Died January 22nd, 1984 at 71 years old in Uccle.

Occupations
philosopher, university teacher

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