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John Kennedy Toole
American novelist (1937–1969).
Born December 17th, 1937 in New Orleans.
Died March 26th, 1969 at 31 years old in Biloxi (intoxication).
Occupations
journalist, military personnel, novelist, professor, screenwriter, 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