French writer and humorist.
Born May 26th, 1913 in 16th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died January 7th, 2005 at 91 years old in 15th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
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