Dutch economist (1903-1994).
Born April 12th, 1903 in The Hague. [ref]
Died June 9th, 1994 at 91 years old in The Hague. [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