Günter Eich

German poet and radio playwright (1907–1972).

Born February 1st, 1907 in Lebus.

Died December 20th, 1972 at 65 years old in Salzburg.

Occupations
lyricist, playwright, poet, radio playwright, songwriter, translator, writer
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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