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Ernst Wide
Swedish middle and long distance runner (1888–1950).
Born November 9th, 1888 in Stockholm.
Died April 8th, 1950 at 61 years old in Stockholm.
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