Spirituality Quote by Walt Whitman
““I have said that the soul is not more than the body And the body not more than the soul And nothing, not God is greater to one than one's self is And he who walks a furlong without sympathy Walks to is own funeral drest in shroud””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Leaves of Grass, 1855
The soul and body are equal; no external power surpasses self, and lacking sympathy leads to personal ruin.
In simple terms: Soul and body equal; lack of sympathy harms.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy, value self.
Themes
philosophy
spirituality
humanism
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- therapy
- community service
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
dualism
self‑worth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does empathy prevent self‑destruction?
- What practices nurture self‑respect?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across cultures.
