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~ Walt Whitman Quotes ~
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Walt Whitman Quotes


An American poet, essayist and journalist. 
Walter "Walt" Whitman (May 31, 1819 – March 26, 1892) was an American poet, essayist and journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon, often called the father of free verse. His work was very controversial in its time, particularly his poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described as obscene for its overt sexuality.

Here are some famous quotes by Walt Whitman.




Nothing endures but personal qualities.
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In the faces of men and women I see God.
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Nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
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If any thing is sacred the human body is sacred.
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The dirtiest book of all is the expurgated book.
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The future is no more uncertain than the present.
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To have great poets there must be great audiences.
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« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2015, 08:10:36 PM »
To have great poets there must be great audiences too.
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« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2015, 08:11:01 PM »
Camerado this is no book. Who touches this touches a man.
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« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2015, 08:11:29 PM »
I am as bad as the worst but thank God I am as good as the best.
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« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2015, 08:11:56 PM »
I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game.
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« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2015, 08:12:23 PM »
I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars.
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« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2015, 08:12:54 PM »
Whoever is not in his coffin and the dark grave let him know he has enough.
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Behold I do not give lectures or a little charity When I give I give myself.
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« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2015, 08:14:00 PM »
A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books.
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