“If any thing is sacred, the human body is sacred.”
Quote by Walt Whitman
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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
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“Seeing, hearing, feeling, are miracles, and each part and tag of me is a miracle.”
Source: Leaves of Grass: A Textual Variorum of the Printed Poems, 1855-1856
“Henceforth I ask not good fortune. I myself am good fortune.”
Source: Leaves of Grass: A Textual Variorum of the Printed Poems, 1855-1856
Source: Leaves of Grass: A Textual Variorum of the Printed Poems, 1855-1856
“Public opinion is the thermometer a monarch should constantly consult.”
Source: Napoleon in his own words from the French of Jules Bertaut
“He most honors my style who learns under it to destroy the teacher.”
Source: Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition
“The beauty of independence, departure, actions that rely on themselves.”
Source: Annotated LEAVES OF GRASS with English Grammar Exercises: by Walt Whitman (Author), Robert Powell (Editor)