Leaves of Grass is a collection by the American poet Walt Whitman. Whitman revised and added to the book throughout his life, the final edition being published only months before his death in 1891. Whitman was intentional in not organizing the book in any chronological way. Instead, he was concerned with the journey of the poetry. Below are our favorite Leaves of grass quotes.

25 Beautiful and Inspiring Quotes from Leaves of Grass

1

A touch of romance.

2

The world will never be any more perfect than it is at present.

3

Satisfaction is simple.

4

Beauty is beyond physical looks and ornaments.

5

When you desire all the beauty of nature.

6

A shy person craving for the love and attention of a stranger.

7

When you enjoy your freedom and solitude.

8

Self-awareness.

9

When you realize your true nature.

10

Believe in your own soul, and never abase it to the other.

11

No one can walk in your shoes for you.

12

Everything of the nature is a miracle.

13

Words to a stranger.

14

Enjoy what nature gives to you.

15

Time completes all.

16

Sometimes, you won a particular point in an argument but lost the argument itself.

17

A wake up call.

18

A promise.

19

Away from everything.

20

Joy is all that matters.

21

We are both unique and universal.

22

Even though we are dead we will always be a part of nature.

23

Have your own thoughts and be rebellious.

24

Many Leaves of Grass quotes indicate that Whitman celebrated himself as an individual, but not in an egotistical or isolated or self-centered way.

25

Our lives can be a source of poetry.

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