A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books.

Quote by Walt Whitman

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Youth, large, lusty, loving - Youth, full of grace, force, fascination. Do you know that...

Youth, large, lusty, loving - Youth, full of grace, force, fascination. Do you know that...

To the real artist in humanity, what are called bad manners are often the most...

To the real artist in humanity, what are called bad manners are often the most...

Nothing endures but personal qualities.

Nothing endures but personal qualities.

I am as bad as the worst, but, thank God, I am as good as...

I am as bad as the worst, but, thank God, I am as good as...

When I give, I give myself.

When I give, I give myself.

He (President Abraham Lincoln) has a face like a hoosier Michael Angelo, so awful ugly...

He (President Abraham Lincoln) has a face like a hoosier Michael Angelo, so awful ugly...

Here or henceforward it is all the same to me, I accept Time absolutely.

Here or henceforward it is all the same to me, I accept Time absolutely.

And I will show that nothing can happen more beautiful than death.

And I will show that nothing can happen more beautiful than death.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candor.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candor.

Whatever satisfies the soul is truth.

Whatever satisfies the soul is truth.

Happiness, not in another place but this place...not for another hour, but this hour.

Happiness, not in another place but this place...not for another hour, but this hour.

There is that indescribable freshness and unconsciousness about an illiterate person that humbles and mocks...

There is that indescribable freshness and unconsciousness about an illiterate person that humbles and mocks...

And there is no trade or employment but the young man following it may become...

And there is no trade or employment but the young man following it may become...

Now I see the secret of making the best person: it is to grow in...

Now I see the secret of making the best person: it is to grow in...

A great city is that which has the greatest men and women.

A great city is that which has the greatest men and women.

Other lands have their vitality in a few, a class, but we have it in...

Other lands have their vitality in a few, a class, but we have it in...

Behold I do not give lectures or a little charity, When I give I give...

Behold I do not give lectures or a little charity, When I give I give...

The future is no more uncertain than the present.

The future is no more uncertain than the present.

To die is different from what any one supposed, and luckier.

To die is different from what any one supposed, and luckier.

The great city is that which has the greatest man or woman: if it be...

The great city is that which has the greatest man or woman: if it be...