Beauty Quote by Walt Whitman
““The words of the true poems give you more than poems, They give you to form for yourself poems, religions, politics, war, peace, behavior, histories, essays, daily life, and everything else, They balance the ranks, colors, races, creeds, and the sexes, They do not seek beauty, they are sought, Forever touching them or close upon them follows beauty, longing, fain, love-sick. They prepare for death, yet they are not the finish, but rather the outset, They bring none of his or her terminus or to be content and full, Whom they take they take into space to behold the birth of the stars, to learn one of the meanings, To launch off with absolute faith, to sweep through the ceaseless rings and never be quiet again.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Leaves of Grass", 1855
Poetry shapes culture, influencing religion, politics, war, and personal life, balancing diverse human experiences and inspiring continual growth.
In simple terms: Poetry affects all aspects of life and society.
Embrace poetry’s power to inspire change.
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When to use this quote
- education curricula
- public speaking
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does poetry influence your daily decisions?
- In what ways can art bridge societal divides?
Poetry may not reach everyone equally.