--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: if i or anybody don't know where it her…" description: "\"“if i or anybody don't know where it her his my next meal's coming from i say to hell with that that doesn't matter (and if he she it or everybody gets..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/86d/e-e-cummings-2-9053_poetry_if-i-or-anybody-don-t-know-where-it-her_2236379.jpg" --- # if i or anybody don't know where it her his my next meal's… ![“if i or anybody don't know where it her his my next meal's coming from i say to hell with that that doesn't matter (and if he she it or everybody gets a bellyful without lifting my finger i say to hell with that i say that doesn't matter) but if somebody or you are beautiful or deep or generous…” quote by E.E. Cummings](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/86d/e-e-cummings-2-9053_poetry_if-i-or-anybody-don-t-know-where-it-her_2236379.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/86d/e-e-cummings-2-9053_poetry_if-i-or-anybody-don-t-know-where-it-her_2236379.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/86d/e-e-cummings-2-9053_poetry_if-i-or-anybody-don-t-know-where-it-her_2236379.jpg) > ““if i or anybody don't know where it her his my next meal's coming from i say to hell with that that doesn't matter (and if he she it or everybody gets a bellyful without lifting my finger i say to hell with that i say that doesn't matter) but if somebody or you are beautiful or deep or generous what i say is whistle that sing that yell that spell that out big (bigger than cosmic rays w ar earthquakes famine or the ex prince of whoses diving into a whatses to rescue miss nobody's probably handbag) because i say that's not swell (get me) babe not (understand me) lousy kid that's something else my sweet (i feel that's true)”” [E.E. Cummings](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/e-e-cummings-2/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker dismisses trivial concerns, valuing inner beauty and generosity over material needs. **In simple terms:** Value inner beauty and generosity over material concerns. Key Takeaway Prioritize inner virtues. Themes beauty generosity materialism values Mood playful confessional Type poetic experimental When to use this quote - self‑reflection - artistic expression - community building Key Concepts inner worth social critique personal authenticity Questions to Reflect On - What does “whistle that sing” symbolize? - How can generosity outweigh material desire? 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