French writer (1884–1968).
Born December 2nd, 1884 in Nîmes. [ref]
Died October 9th, 1968 at 83 years old in Paris. [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