Arms Quote by Walt Whitman
“Apart from the pulling and hauling stands what I am, Stands amused, complacent, compassionating, idle, unitary, Looks down, is erect, or bends an arm on an impalpable certain rest, Looking with side-curved head curious what will come next, Both in and out of the game and watching and wondering at it.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: Leaves of Grass, 1855 (original poem)
The poem reflects on the human condition, curiosity, and the interplay of action and observation.
In simple terms: Human curiosity and observation.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both doing and observing.
Themes
existence
curiosity
self‑reflection
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative work
- personal growth
- learning processes
Key Concepts
human experience
consciousness
dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “unitary” suggest about self?
- How does observation shape action?
A Different Perspective
The abstract style may be hard to grasp for some readers.
