Rudolf Caracciola

German/swiss racing and motorcycle driver (1901–1959).

Born January 30th, 1901 in Remagen.

Died September 28th, 1959 at 58 years old in Kassel (liver cirrhosis).

Occupations
motorcycle racer, racing automobile driver
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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