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Ruben Lagus
Finnish major general (1896–1959).
Born October 12th, 1896 in Hämeenkoski. [ref]
Died July 5th, 1959 at 62 years old in Lohja (myocardial infarction).
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