I'm tired of hearing it said that democracy doesn't work. Of course it doesn't work. We are supposed to work it.

Quote by Walt Whitman

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If anything is sacred, the human body is sacred

If anything is sacred, the human body is sacred

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

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

Wisdom is not finally tested in the schools, Wisdom cannot be pass'd from one having...

Wisdom is not finally tested in the schools, Wisdom cannot be pass'd from one having...

We convince by our presence.

We convince by our presence.

Character and personal force are the only investments worth anything

Character and personal force are the only investments worth anything

He most honors my style who learns under it to destroy the teacher.

He most honors my style who learns under it to destroy the teacher.

Have you learned the lessons only of those who admired you, and were tender with...

Have you learned the lessons only of those who admired you, and were tender with...

Re-examine all that you have been told... dismiss that which insults your soul.

Re-examine all that you have been told... dismiss that which insults your soul.

Let your soul stand cool and composed before a million universes.

Let your soul stand cool and composed before a million universes.

Oh while I live, to be the ruler of life, not a slave, to meet...

Oh while I live, to be the ruler of life, not a slave, to meet...

I know nothing grander, better exercise, better digestion, more positive proof of the past, the...

I know nothing grander, better exercise, better digestion, more positive proof of the past, the...

I shall use America and democracy as convertible terms

I shall use America and democracy as convertible terms

I no doubt deserved my enemies, but I don't believe I deserved my friends.

I no doubt deserved my enemies, but I don't believe I deserved my friends.

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...

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...

Democracy is a government where you can say what you think even if you don't...

Democracy is a government where you can say what you think even if you don't...

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.

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.

Why not just live in the moment, especially if it has a good beat?

Why not just live in the moment, especially if it has a good beat?

Live life fully while you're here. Experience everything. Take care of yourself and your friends....

Live life fully while you're here. Experience everything. Take care of yourself and your friends....