Hendrik Marsman

Dutch writer (1899–1940).

Born September 30th, 1899 in Zeist.

Died June 21st, 1940 at 40 years old in Bay of Biscay (drowning).

Occupations
lawyer, linguist, poet, translator, writer
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson