Kostas Axelos

Greek-french philosopher (1924-2010).

Born June 26th, 1924 in Athens. [ref]

Died February 4th, 2010 at 85 years old in Paris. [ref]

Occupations
editor-in-chief, philosopher, politician, translator, university teacher, writer
Wikipedia

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