City Quote by Walt Whitman
““CITY OF THE WORLD (FOR ALL RACES ARE HERE, ALL THE LANDS OF THE EARTH MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS HERE), CITY OF THE SEA! CITY OF WHARVES AND STORES - CITY OF TALL FACADES OF MARBLE AND IRON! PROUD AND PASSIONATE CITY - METTLESOME, MAD, EXTRAVAGANT CITY!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Leaves of Grass (section “City of the World”) by Walt Whitman, 1855
A vivid celebration of a bustling, diverse city as a symbol of human ambition and collective effort.
In simple terms: Celebrating a vibrant, diverse city.
Key Takeaway
Embrace collective creativity and ambition.
Themes
urbanism
diversity
celebration
Mood
optimistic
energetic
Type
poetic
manifesto
When to use this quote
- city planning
- community events
- art festivals
Key Concepts
collective identity
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a thriving city mean to you?
- How can we ensure all voices are heard?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing a city can overlook inequality and hardship.
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