I shall use America and democracy as convertible terms

Quote by Walt Whitman

Topics: America And Americans Quotes, Democracy Quotes

I accept reality and dare not question it.

I accept reality and dare not question it.

I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars.

I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars.

I find no sweeter fat than sticks to my own bones.

I find no sweeter fat than sticks to my own bones.

In the faces of men and women I see God

In the faces of men and women I see God

Let that which stood in front go behind, let that which was behind advance to...

Let that which stood in front go behind, let that which was behind advance to...

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...

I am for those who believe in loose delights, I share the midnight orgies of...

I am for those who believe in loose delights, I share the midnight orgies of...

This is what you shall do: love the earth and sun, and animals, despise riches,...

This is what you shall do: love the earth and sun, and animals, despise riches,...

Judging from the main portions of the history of the world, so far, justice is...

Judging from the main portions of the history of the world, so far, justice is...

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...

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

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

Damn all expurgated books, the dirtiest book of all is the expurgated book.

Damn all expurgated books, the dirtiest book of all is the expurgated book.

I heard what was said of the universe, heard it and heard it of several...

I heard what was said of the universe, heard it and heard it of several...

Do you know that Old Age may come after you with equal grace, force, fascination?

Do you know that Old Age may come after you with equal grace, force, fascination?

Stranger, if you passing meet me and desire to speak to me, why should you...

Stranger, if you passing meet me and desire to speak to me, why should you...

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

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

It [baseball] will take our people out-of-doors, fill them with oxygen, give them a larger...

It [baseball] will take our people out-of-doors, fill them with oxygen, give them a larger...

I celebrate myself, and sing myself.

I celebrate myself, and sing myself.

Next time you look at someone thinking, 'I wish I was that pretty.' remember that...

Next time you look at someone thinking, 'I wish I was that pretty.' remember that...

Self-love is not opposed to the love of other people. You cannot really love yourself...

Self-love is not opposed to the love of other people. You cannot really love yourself...