"There was a child went forth every day, And the first object he looked upon and received with wonder or pity or love or dread, that object he became, And that object became part of him for the day or a certain part of the day... or for many years or stretching cycles of years." Walt Whitman
Essential Walt Whitman quotes now at your fingertipsA great way to explore the ideas and philosophy of Walt WhitmanPerfect for casual reading, taking ideas, and finding inspirationMakes a thoughtful gift choice for friends and family--"After you have exhausted what there is in business, politics, conviviality, and so on - have found that none of these finally satisfy, or permanently wear - what remains? Nature remains." Walt Whitman
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"This is what you should do: love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to everyone that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to others, hate tyrants, argue not concerning God, have patience and indulgence toward the people, take off your hat to nothing known or unknown or to any man or number of men" Walt Whitman
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