Walt Whitman

American

About Walt Whitman

American poet whose Leaves of Grass, first published in 1855, was repeatedly expanded in later editions.

Quotes by Walt Whitman

I am large, I contain multitudes.
Walt Whitman
I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars.
Walt Whitman
Resist much, obey little.
Walt Whitman
I see the secret of the making of the best persons, it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the universe.
Walt Whitman
Behold, I do not give lectures or a little charity, / When I give I give myself.
Walt Whitman
Loafe with me on the grass, loose the stop from your throat, / Not words, not music or rhyme I want, not custom or lecture, not even the best, / Only the lull I like, the hum of your valvèd voice.
Walt Whitman
We were together. I forget the rest.
Walt Whitman
Passing stranger! You do not know how longingly I look upon you
Walt Whitman
Keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you.
Walt Whitman
Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road, Healthy, free, the world before me.
Walt Whitman