Children Quote by Walt Whitman
““There was a child went forth every day, And the first object he look'd upon, that object he became, And that object became part of him for the day or a certain part of the day, Or for many years or stretching cycles of years. The early lilacs became part of this child, And grass and white and red morning glories, and white and red clover, And the song of the phoebe-bird, And the Third-month lambs and the sow's pink-faint litter, and the mare's foal and the cow's calf, And the noisy brood of the barnyard or by the mire of the pond-side, And the fish suspending themselves so curiously below there, and the beautiful curious liquid, And the water-plants with their graceful flat heads, all became part of him.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Leaves of Grass” by Walt Whitman, 1855
Our experiences and surroundings shape identity, integrating nature into self over time.
In simple terms: Nature becomes part of who we are.
Key Takeaway
Observe and integrate your environment.
Themes
identity
nature
growth
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- childhood education
- environmental therapy
- creative writing
- mindful walking
Key Concepts
ecology
psychology
development
Questions to Reflect On
- What natural elements have shaped you?
- How does environment influence self‑concept?
A Different Perspective
Identity formation is ongoing, not static.
