Robert Hugh Benson

British writer and catholic priest (1871–1914).

Born November 18th, 1871 in Wellington College. [ref]

Died October 19th, 1914 at 42 years old in Salford. [ref]

Occupations
Catholic priest, children's writer, dramaturge, novelist, playwright, priest, science fiction writer, writer
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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