German poet (1940-1975).
Born April 16th, 1940 in Vechta.
Died April 23rd, 1975 at 35 years old in London (struck by vehicle).
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