Arise Quote by Walt Whitman
“Re-examine all you have been told in school or church or in any book,and dismiss whatever insults your own soul... It is also not consistent with the reality of the soul to admit that there is anything in the known universe more divine than men and women. The master knows that he is unspeakably great and that all are unspeakably great. There will soon be no more priests... They may wait awhile, perhaps a generation or two, dropping off by degrees. A superior breed shall take their place.A new order shall arise and they shall be the priests of man,and every man shall be his own priest.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Leaves of Grass, 1855
Question authority and seek inner truth, rejecting external dogma and hierarchical priesthood.
In simple terms: Think for yourself, trust your soul.
Key Takeaway
Embrace personal spiritual authority.
Themes
individualism
spirituality
authority
rebellion
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- community building
- education reform
Key Concepts
self‑realization
inner divinity
decentralization
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal insight with communal teachings?
- What practices help you hear your own soul?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the value of shared traditions and collective wisdom.
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