American businessman and diplomat (1914-1993).
Born January 14th, 1914 in Dayton.
Died December 31st, 1993 at 79 years old in Greenwich (stroke).
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