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James A. Michener
American author (1907-1997).
Born February 3rd, 1907 in New York City. [ref]
Died October 16th, 1997 at 90 years old in Austin (kidney failure). [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