William Plomer

South african-british writer (1903–1973).

Born December 10th, 1903 in Polokwane.

Died September 21st, 1973 at 69 years old in Lewes.

Occupations
composer, librettist, poet, writer
Wikipedia

Those men who, in war, seek to preserve their lives at any rate commonly die with shame and ignominy, while those who look upon death as common to all, and unavoidable, and are only solicitous to die with honour, oftener arrive at old age and, while they live, live happier. Xenophon