Walt Whitman
Walter Whitman Jr. was an American poet, essayist, and journalist; he also wrote two novels. He is considered one of the most influential poets in American literature and world literature. Whitman incorporated both transcendentalism and realism in his writings and is often called the father of free verse. His work was controversial in his time, particularly his 1855 poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described by some as obscene for its overt sensuality.
WikipediaWalt Whitman Quotes (11)
"The strongest and sweetest songs yet remain to be sung."
View quote details β"The truth is simple. If it was complicated, everyone would understand it."
View quote details β"Whatever satisfies the soul is truth."
View quote details β"The future is no more uncertain than the present."
View quote details β"Every hour of every day is an unspeakably perfect miracle."
View quote details β"If you done it, it ain't bragging."
View quote details β"The clock indicates the moment...but what does eternity indicate?"
View quote details β"Be curious, not judgmental."
View quote details β"Keep your face always toward the sunshine - shadows will fall behind you."
View quote details β"Simplicity is the glory of expression."
View quote details β"I no doubt deserved my enemies, but I don't believe I deserved my friends."
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