Karol Irzykowski

Polish writer (1873-1944).

Born January 23rd, 1873 in Błażkowa, Podkarpackie Voivodeship. [ref]

Died November 2nd, 1944 at 71 years old in Żyrardów (ballistic trauma). [ref]

Occupations
author, chess player, literary critic, poet, translator, 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