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William Bliss Baker

American artist (1859–1886).

Born November 27th, 1859 in New York City.

Died November 20th, 1886 at 26 years old in Hoosick Falls.

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painter

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