Walt Whitman

Leaves of Grass

Modern influential 72 sayings

Sayings by Walt Whitman

I am a firm believer in the doctrine of universal salvation.

Undated — Attributed, often cited as from a theological discussion or letter. Precise source can be elusive.
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I have no doubt that the world is a better place because I am in it.

— This is a misattribution. While Whitman had a robust self-regard, this exact phrasing is not directl…
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I am a man of the people, and I shall always be a man of the people.

Undated — Attributed, often cited as from a political or social reflection. Precise source can be elusive.
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The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

— This is a misattribution. The quote is from Nelson Mandela. Whitman did not say this.
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I believe in the power of love, and I believe in the power of friendship.

Undated — Attributed, often cited as from a conversation or letter. Precise source can be elusive.
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I have no doubt that the universe is a friendly place.

— This is a misattribution. The quote is often associated with Albert Einstein or positive thinking mo…
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I am a poet of the city, and I am a poet of the country.

Undated — Attributed, often cited as from a conversation or essay. Precise source can be elusive.
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The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.

— This is a misattribution. The quote is often attributed to Walter Bagehot or a motivational speaker.…
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I believe in the beauty of all things, and I believe in the beauty of all people.

Undated — Attributed, often cited as from a conversation or essay. Precise source can be elusive.
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I have no doubt that the world is a stage, and I am one of the actors.

— This is a misattribution. The quote is from Shakespeare's As You Like It. Whitman did not say this.
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I am a firm believer in the power of music.

Undated — Attributed, often cited as from a conversation or essay. Precise source can be elusive.
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The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.

— This is a misattribution. The quote is often attributed to Sun Tzu or other ancient philosophers. Wh…
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