William Woodthorpe Tarn

British classical scholar and historian of classical antiquity (1869–1957).

Born February 26th, 1869 in London. [ref]

Died November 7th, 1957 at 88 years old in Inverness. [ref]

Occupations
classical scholar, historian of classical antiquity, university teacher, writer
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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