Ruth First

South african politician (1925-1982).

Born May 4th, 1925 in Johannesburg.

Died August 17th, 1982 at 57 years old in Maputo (letter bomb). [ref]

Occupations
author, journalist, political activist, politician, university teacher, writer
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