French historian (1872-1962).
Born December 12th, 1872 in 9th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died February 4th, 1962 at 89 years old in 1st arrondissement of Paris. [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