Nelly Sachs

Jewish german poet and playwright (1891-1970).

Born December 10th, 1891 in Schöneberg. [ref]

Died May 12th, 1970 at 78 years old in Högalid Parish (intestinal cancer). [ref]

Occupations
playwright, poet, translator, writer
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson