Jessica Mitford

British writer (1917–1996).

Born September 11th, 1917 in Asthall Manor.

Died July 23rd, 1996 at 78 years old in Oakland (lung cancer). [ref]

Occupations
human rights activist, journalist, 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