French writer (1828–1888).
Born December 12th, 1828 in Paris. [ref]
Died April 10th, 1888 at 59 years old in Nice, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
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