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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…” quote by Walt Whitman
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““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.””

Walt Whitman

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.

Key Takeaway

Embrace poetry’s power to inspire change.

Themes

art culture influence human experience balance

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • education curricula
  • public speaking
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

poetic impact social shaping creative expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does poetry influence your daily decisions?
  • In what ways can art bridge societal divides?
A Different Perspective

Poetry may not reach everyone equally.

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