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Quote by Walt Whitman

“All truths wait in all things.”

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This book delves into the works of Walt Whitman, analyzing the mystical themes and poetic techniques that define his writing. It examines how Whitman's poetry reflects his spiritual beliefs and his vision of a connected world. more

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Walt Whitman

American poet, considered one of the pioneers of American poetry. His work, 'Leaves of Grass,' has had a profound impact on American poetry. more

“I dreamed in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth; I dreamed that was the new City of Friends; Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest; It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city, And in all their looks and words.”

Men Looks Whole Dream Action Earth Hours Cities Quality Saws Greater He Man Invincible Robust

Author:Walt Whitman

“Women sit or move to and fro, some old, some young, / The young are beautiful--but the old are more beautiful than the young.”

Beautiful Moving Young

Book:Leaves of Grass: A Textual Variorum of the Printed Poems, 1860-1867

Source: Leaves of Grass: A Textual Variorum of the Printed Poems, 1860-1867

“A leader - whether in the home, church, business, community, or government - has authority due to her role, but her positional power will not bring about good for individuals or organizations unless it is backed up by the capital of character.”

Character Home Government Individual Community Church Leader Roles Authority Organization Dues

Author:Dan B. Allender

“O Captain my Captain! our fearful trip is done, / The ship has weathered every rack, the prize we sought is won”

Done Ships Prize Fearful Captains Sailing Racks Leaves Of Grass Sailing And The Sea Boats And Sailing Ships At Sea Weathered

Author:Walt Whitman

“THIS dust was once the Man, / Gentle, plain, just and resolute—under whose cautious hand, / Against the foulest crime in history known in any land or age, / Was saved the Union of These States.”

Men States Hands Age Known Land Crime He Man Unions Saved Dust Gentle Cautious Resolute

Author:Walt Whitman

“I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear.”

America Singing Carols

Author:Walt Whitman

“I had learned to dwell with pleasure, as a beloved daydream, on the thought of the separation of these elements.”

Pleasure Elements Separation Beloved Daydreaming Penitence Jekyll

Book:The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, second edition

Source: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, second edition

“The cruelest lies are often told in silence. A man may have sat in a room for hours and not opened his teeth, and yet come out of that room a disloyal friend or a vile calumniator.”

Men May Lying Hours Rooms Silence Mouths Sat Deceit Telling Lies Disloyal

Author:Robert Louis Stevenson

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