German flying ace (1890–1916).
Born September 21st, 1890 in Dresden.
Died June 18th, 1916 at 25 years old in Sallaumines.
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