The United States themselves are essentially the greatest poem. (Leaves of Grass 185, preface)
Walt Whitman quote I heard what was said of the universe, heard it and heard it of several thousand years; it is middling well as far as it goes - but is that all?
Walt Whitman quote I dote on myself, there is that lot of me and all so luscious.
Walt Whitman quote A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books.
Walt Whitman quote And there is no trade or employment but the young man following it may become a hero.
Walt Whitman quote And whoever walks a furlong without sympathy walks to his own funeral drest in his shroud.
Walt Whitman quote And your very flesh shall be a great poem.
Walt Whitman quote Camerado, I give you my hand, I give you my love more precious than money, I give you myself before preaching or law; Will you give me yourself?
Walt Whitman quote Biography
American poet, 1819-92
