William W. Belknap

Union army general (1829-1890).

Born September 22nd, 1829 in New York City, Hudson.

Died October 13th, 1890 at 61 years old in Washington, D.C. (myocardial infarction, cardioplegia).

Occupations
lawyer, military officer, politician
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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