Air Quote by Walt Whitman
“WE two boys together clinging, One the other never leaving, Up and down the roads going, North and South excursions making, Power enjoying, elbows stretching, fingers clutching, Arm'd and fearless, eating, drinking, sleeping, loving. No law less than ourselves owning, sailing, soldiering, thieving, threatening, Misers, menials, priests alarming, air breathing, water drinking, on the turf or the sea-beach dancing, Cities wrenching, ease scorning, statutes mocking, feebleness chasing, Fulfilling our foray.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Leaves of Grass, 1855
A vivid celebration of youthful camaraderie, freedom, and boundless adventure across all realms of experience.
In simple terms: Friends share daring, limitless experiences together.
Key Takeaway
Embrace bold, shared journeys.
Themes
friendship
adventure
freedom
youth
rebellion
Mood
exuberant
defiant
joyful
Type
poetic
celebratory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- road trips
- military service
- rebellious acts
- exploring new places
- defying norms
Key Concepts
existentialism
romanticism
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does shared risk shape identity?
- What limits should bound youthful freedom?
A Different Perspective
May overlook consequences of reckless behavior.
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