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Robert Parr

American theoretical chemist (1921-2017).

Born September 22nd, 1921 in Chicago.

Died March 27th, 2017 at 95 years old in Chapel Hill. [ref]

Occupations
theoretical chemist, university teacher
Wikipedia

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