Margaret Chase Smith

Member of the united states senate from maine (1897-1995).

Born December 14th, 1897 in Skowhegan.

Died May 29th, 1995 at 97 years old in Skowhegan (lung cancer). [ref]

Occupations
business executive, politician, teacher

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