French-born american industrial designer (1893-1986).
Born November 5th, 1893 in 2nd arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died July 14th, 1986 at 92 years old in Monaco. [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