Jean Paulhan

French writer (1884–1968).

Born December 2nd, 1884 in Nîmes. [ref]

Died October 9th, 1968 at 83 years old in Paris. [ref]

Occupations
editor, journalist, literary critic, opinion journalist, publisher, 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