Known primarily as a famous American poet, Walt Whitman started his literary career through journalism. He was the founder of the weekly newspaper long islander which he founded when he was teaching in a school in long island. He later moved to New York where he pursued journalism as a career, however, he was soon dismissed from Brooklyn Eagle where he worked ... Walt Whitman biography|
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A great city is that which has the greatest men and women. (Walt Whitman) Related concepts: which greatest great |
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A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books. (Walt Whitman) Related concepts: satisfies books morning-glory window |
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All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candor. (Walt Whitman) Related concepts: candor forgiven faults |
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And there is no trade or employment but the young man following it may become a hero. (Walt Whitman) Related concepts: trade there following become employment |
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And whoever walks a furlong without sympathy walks to his own funeral drest in his shroud. (Walt Whitman) Related concepts: walks sympathy furlong whoever walks |
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And your very flesh shall be a great poem. (Walt Whitman) Related concepts: poem shall great |
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Behold I do not give lectures or a little charity, When I give I give myself. (Walt Whitman) Related concepts: little lectures myself behold |
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Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself, (I am large, I contain multitudes.). (Walt Whitman) Related concepts: myself? large myself contain contradict |
