American science fiction writer (1928-2018).
Born June 8th, 1928 in Toledo.
Died March 8th, 2018 at 89 years old in Eugene.
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