“Love the earth and sun and animals, Despise riches, give alms to everyone that asks, Stand up for the stupid and crazy, Devote your income and labor to others... And your very flesh shall be a great poem.”
Book:The best of Whitman
Quote by Walt Whitman
Work
The best of Whitman
This compilation includes a selection of Walt Whitman's most renowned poems, offering readers a glimpse into the depth and breadth of his poetic vision and his influential contribution to American literature. more
Author
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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